#8 Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Marked by free and sincere expression

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Frank

Ex.) Frank was frank about his wife’s weight and made her cry.

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Directly forward, without hesitation

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Forthright

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Fight or scuffle; brawl

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Fray

Ex.) my brother and I have had many frays recently.

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A rapid outburst or barrage

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Fusillade

Ex.) the war had many fusillades

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To take a risk for some advantage

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Gambit

Ex.) the gambler gambit for money but lost

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To gather or store

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Garner

Ex.) the squirrel garnered nuts for the winter

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The art of good eating

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Gastronomy

Ex.) my dog enjoys gastronomy

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A rate of incline; a slope

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Gradient

Ex.) the hill was so gradient I could not ride my bike backup it

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Seriousness or importance

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Gravity

Ex.) my brother does not understand the importance of fire

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Seeking and enjoying the company of others

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Gregarious

Ex.) my brother is not gregarious he is shy

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