Our Country Neighbors Flashcards

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prodigious

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remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

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ablution

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the act of washing oneself

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nape

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the back of a person’s neck

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espy

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catch sight of

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bellicose

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demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight

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festoon

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a chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration

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preternaturally

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beyond what is normal or natural

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pail

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bucket

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vexing

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causing annoyance, frustration, or worry.

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indolence

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wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy

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tendril

A

inda, kacs

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sumptuous

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splendid and expensive-looking

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oeuvre

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the works of a painter, composer, or author regarded collectively

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riposte

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a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

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piquant

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having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor

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uncouth

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acking good manners, refinement, or grace

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vanquish

A

defeat thoroughly

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blanch

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make white or pale by extracting color

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ardor

A

enthusiasm or passion.

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exalt

A

placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard

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resplendent

A

attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous.

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soapsuds

A

szappanbuborék

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indemnify

A

compensate (someone) for harm or loss

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lather

A

tajték, hab

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incongruous

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not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

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reverie

A

a state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream.

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armoire

A

a wardrobe or movable cabinet, typically one that is ornate or antique

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mauve

A

pale purple color

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genteel

A

polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or ostentatious way

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ostentatious

A

hencegő, kirívó

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brasserie

A

an informal restaurant, especially one in France or modeled on a French one and with a large selection of drinks.

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seminal

A

strongly influencing later developments

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scion

A

a young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one cut for grafting or rooting
a descendant of a notable family

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prophylactic

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intended to prevent disease

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garret

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a top-floor or attic room, especially a small dismal one

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majordomo

A

udvarmester

37
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gnat

A

szúnyog

38
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kaftan

A

színes köpönyeg

39
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Festoon

A

a chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration