8English - LOF C7-8 Vocab_a Flashcards
(16 cards)
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covert
A
secret or hidden
2
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daunting
A
seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating
3
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impervious
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impenetrable
4
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contemptuously
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manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval
5
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tremulous
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affected with nervousness
6
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derisive
A
abusing vocally
7
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palled
A
having become less interesting or enjoyable
8
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furtive
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done by stealth
9
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cynicism
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the feeling that things will turn out badly
10
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demonic
A
extremely evil or cruel
11
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bravado
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a swaggering show of courage
12
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sagely
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in a wise manner
13
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dun
A
light-grayish brown
14
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prefect
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a student monitor in a typically private school
15
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sanctity
A
holiness of life and character
16
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fervor
A
intensity of feeling or expression
