March 2020 Flashcards
1
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veracity
A
conformity to facts; accuracy.
2
Q
ogle
A
stare at in a lecherous manner.
3
Q
stupor
A
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.
4
Q
morose
A
sullen and ill-tempered.
5
Q
a prey to violent delirium
A
Therese Raquin.
a temporary state of madness.
6
Q
lamentable
A
(of circumstances or conditions) very bad; deplorable.
7
Q
pallidness
A
- Having an abnormally pale or wan complexion: the pallid face of the invalid. 2. Lacking intensity of colour or luminousness.
8
Q
dotage
A
the winter part of one’s life, declining years
9
Q
furtively
A
secretly
10
Q
capricious
A
erratic, whimsical, inconsistent
11
Q
poltroonery
A
pusillanimity; cowardice
12
Q
vacillate
A
irresolute betwixt two decisions
13
Q
ardent
A
passionate
14
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matutinal
A
of or occurring in the morning
15
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metastasise
A
spreading like a cancer
