Vocab Week 9/13 - 9/20 Flashcards

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encumber

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restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.

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impasse

A

a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.

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lugubrious

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looking or sounding sad and dismal.

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4
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affront

A

an action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

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5
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indolent

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wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

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6
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connoisseur

A

an expert judge in matters of taste.

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cajole

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persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

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blasé

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

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9
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ribald

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referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way.

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10
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choleric

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bad-tempered or irritable.

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