05 (2) Flashcards

1
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Fraternize

A

To be friendly

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2
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Grandeur

A

Magnificence.

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3
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Hamper

A

To interfere with; to hinder.

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4
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Haughty

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Arrogant; acting superior.

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5
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Heroine

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  1. Brave woman

2. Leading female character in a book or movie.

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6
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Hypocrisy

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Extreme insincerity; saying one thing and doing the opposite.

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7
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Indictment

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Accusation; criticism.

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8
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Inelastic

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Rigid; firm.

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9
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Introspective

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Examining one’s own thoughts.

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10
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Lukewarm

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  1. Moderately warm.

2. Not enthusiastic

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11
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Mill

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Instrument used to grind something.

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12
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Mystify

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To confuse; to make unclear.

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13
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Nostalgic

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Longing for the “good old days”.

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14
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Parched

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Very thirsty; very dry.

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15
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Pitfall

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An unknown danger.

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16
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Quaint

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Unusual in a nice way; old-fashioned.

17
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Rant (v., n.)

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  1. (v.) to yell angrily

2. (n.) an angry or excited speech.