20231003 VOCAB QUIZ Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
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bedlam
A
noise and confusion
2
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cadence
A
a modulation or inflection of the voice
3
Q
coddle
A
treat someone in an indulgent or overprotective way
4
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condescensuin
A
an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain
5
Q
consented
A
agreed
6
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conspicuous
A
attracting notice or attention
7
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cordially
A
in a warm and friendly way
8
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decorum
A
polite behavior
9
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dubiously
A
doubtfully
10
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encroaching
A
intrude on (a person’s territory, rights, personal life, etc.)
11
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implacable
A
unable to be appeased or placated; unable to be stopped; relentless
12
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incredulously
A
unable to believe
13
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malicious
A
spiteful and mean
14
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menial
A
fit to be done by a servant
15
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ovstreperous
A
loud and unruly
16
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precarious
A
risky, not secure
17
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raiment
A
clothing
18
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ravenous
A
very hungry
19
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trifle
A
a thing of little value or importance
20
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varitable
A
being true; a fact
