Untitled Flashcards Set

1. Misappropriate(verb) - To misuse or misrepresent something.

2. Morose(adj) - When someone is sullen,sluking, or deep in frustrated thought.

3. Usurped(verb) - To take by force/ taken by force  figuratively 

4. Devoid(adj) - empty or without meaning.

5. Pensive(adj) - deep in thought 

6. Latent(adj) - delayed, potential 

7. Diminish(verb) - decreasing or becoming less

8. Imminent(adj) - about to happen/ definite 

9. Perpetuate(verb) - to encourage to continue 

10. Impervious(adj) - Not able to change

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Feign - To pretend or fake something, often an emotion or condition.

Cumbersome - Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.

Pungent - Having a strong, sharp smell or taste; often used to describe strong odors.

Inclined - Having a tendency or preference towards something; leaning in a particular direction.

Fortuitous - Happening by chance, often in a way that is lucky or beneficial.

Imminent - About to happen; impending.

Demean - To cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something.

Collusion - Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially to cheat or deceive others.

Eminent - Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

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Wily - Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully; clever or crafty.

Clandestine - Kept secret or done secretively, often for illicit purposes.

Coup - A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.

Spurious - Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

Astute - Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; shrewd.

Disingenuous - Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

Ruse - An action intended to deceive someone; a trick.

Surreptitiously - In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.

Stratagem - A plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.

Wary - Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.