90's Flashcards

(10 cards)

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the·sis

A

a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

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trem·u·lous

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shaking or quivering slightly.

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ur·bane

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(of a person) courteous and refined in manner.

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va·grant

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a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging.

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5
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vile

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extremely unpleasant.

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vul·ner·a·ble

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susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.

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7
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warp

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become or cause to become bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of the effects of heat or dampness.

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wil·y

A

skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.

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9
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win·some

A

attractive or appealing in appearance or character.

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10
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ze·nith

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the time at which something is most powerful or successful.

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