28 Dec Flashcards

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implead

A

prosecute or take proceedings against.

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garrison

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a group of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it

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3
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timorous

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showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence.

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comity

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an association of nations for their mutual benefit;courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others.

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5
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persona dramatis

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Dramatis personae are the main characters in a dramatic work written in a list

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6
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contorted

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twisted or bent out of the normal shape

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7
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odium

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general or widespread hatred or disgust incurred by someone as a result of their actions.

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8
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anarchic

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lawless

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9
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verbose

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using or expressed in more words than are needed;loquacious; garrulous; voluble

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10
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pithy

A

(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive; succint; concise

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11
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perusal

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the action of reading or examining something.

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12
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proviso

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a condition or qualification attached to an agreement or statement.

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13
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muddle

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not arranged in order; untidy;not clear or coherent; confused.

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14
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propitious

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giving or indicating a good chance of success; favourable.

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15
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vilify

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speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner; defame

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16
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ostentatious

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characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress.

17
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inordinate

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unusually or disproportionately large; excessive.

unreasonable