Lesson 16 Flashcards

1
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ambivalent

A

having conflicted feelings

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2
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backlog

A

a collection of tasks not done or orders not filled

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3
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cascade

A

something falling or rushing forth in great quantity

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4
Q

cowardice

A

lack of courage

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5
Q

eerie

A

unusual or unnatural in a way that causes fear

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6
Q

hodgepodge

A

a jumbled mixture of thins

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7
Q

impel

A

to cause by some kind of force

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8
Q

jubilation

A

great joy

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9
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parody

A

an exaggerated imitation

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10
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queasy

A

feeling physical or emotional uneasiness

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11
Q

refrain(noun)

A

a phrase or verse that is repeated at the end of a poem or song

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12
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refrain(verb)

A

to hold back from doing something

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13
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saga

A

a long detailed story

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14
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stupor

A

a state of being nearly unconscious

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15
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transient

A

passing with time; temporary

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16
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tyranny

A

cruel and unjust government by a person or group having complete power