110-119 and 119-130 Flashcards

(30 cards)

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Strident

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loud and harsh; grating.

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Exuberant

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filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.

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Absent-mindedly

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tending to forget things or to not notice things

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Philosophy

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the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

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5
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raunchiness

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slovenly, dirty

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agitation

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a state of anxiety or nervous excitement.

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Pantomimes

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a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music.

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maliciously

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in a manner characterized by malice or ill will; with intent to do harm.

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Amiably

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in a friendly and pleasant manner.

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Understated

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presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way.

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Emphasis

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special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

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Affirmation

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the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed.

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13
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Quizzically

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comically quaint

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Hostile

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unfriendly; antagonistic.

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Saucily

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in an impudent or impertinent manner

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Facetiousness

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treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

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Ridicule

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the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.

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Elaborate

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involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.

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Indignantly

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in a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair.

20
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Ludicrous

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so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.

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Deference

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humble submission and respect.

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Prosperous

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successful in material terms; flourishing financially.

23
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Jubilance

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showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph

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Taut

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stretched or pulled tight; not slack.

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Halted
bring or come to an abrupt stop.
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Halted
bring or come to an abrupt stop.
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Senselessly
in a way that is not at all reasonable and has no good or useful purpose
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Agony
extreme physical or mental suffering.
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Forlornly
pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely
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plaintively
sounding sad and mournful.