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TermDefinition
precariousdangerous, risky, dependent on chance
imprudentlacking in judgment or caution; not attentive; indiscreet, rash, reckless
lucrativeproducing wealth or profit; money making
subordinatesecondary in importance; lower in position
indiscretionlack of good judgement, a misdeed, imprudence
depravecorrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
disheveledDisordered, disorderly or untidy
irresoluteunable to make up one's mind, hesitating
prevaricate1. To stray from truthfulness or sincerity 2. To make untrue declarations
scurrilousadj. Grossly indecent or vulgar.
contriveTo manage or carry through by some device or scheme.
incubusburden;very worrying problem;mental care;nightmare;male devil
dissolutionbreaking of a union; decay; termination
inexorable(adj.) inflexible, beyond influence; relentless, unyielding
retributiondeserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back
amicablyfriendly, agreeable
expedientfit or suitable for the purpose
capriciousunpredictable or impulsive
seductivetending to entice into a desired action or state
appeaseto quiet, calm, allay; to pacify or conciliate
repudiateto disown, reject, or deny the validity of
abyssenormous chasm; vast bottomless pit
lenientinclined not to be harsh or strict; merciful, generous, or indulgent
intimatehint; emotionally close
unsavoryhaving an unpleasant look, taste, or smell; morally offensive
indulgentpampering; satisfying desires
unscrupulousdishonset; not guiding or controlled by moral principles

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Terms 27
Creator yoesting0809
Created February 19, 2009
Group YoestingEnglish
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  1. unscrupulous dishonset; not guiding or controlled by moral principles - 107 misses
  2. imprudent lacking in judgment or caution; not attentive; indiscreet, rash, reckless - 96 misses
  3. prevaricate 1. To stray from truthfulness or sincerity 2. To make untrue declarations - 87 misses
  4. indiscretion lack of good judgement, a misdeed, imprudence - 81 misses
  5. capricious unpredictable or impulsive - 75 misses
  6. repudiate to disown, reject, or deny the validity of - 70 misses
  7. scurrilous adj. Grossly indecent or vulgar. - 62 misses