Vocab 7 Flashcards

1
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insipid

A

lacking flavor

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2
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nefarious

A

wicked or criminal

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3
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physiognomy

A

A persons facial features or expression

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4
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retinue

A

a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person.

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5
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vapid

A

offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging

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6
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tedium

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the state of being tedious

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7
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torrid

A

very hot and dry

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8
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affront

A

an action or remark that causes outrage or offense

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9
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blasé

A

unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before.

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10
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cajole

A

Persuade by coaxing

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11
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choleric

A

bad-tempered or irritable

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12
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encumber

A

restrict or burden

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13
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feckless

A

lacking initiative or strength of character

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14
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impasse

A

A situation in which no progress is possible

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15
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inexorable

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Impossible to stop or prevent

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