Abominables Flashcards

(25 cards)

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reprove

A

to scold or correct usually in a gentle way

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2
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handkerchief

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a small piece of cloth used for wiping the face, nose, or eyes

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3
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sensible

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possible to take in by the senses or by reason or understanding

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4
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dignity

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the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or respected

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5
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hesitate

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to stop or pause because of uncertainty or indecision

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6
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sacred

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set apart in honor of someone (as a god)

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7
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corridor

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a passageway (as in a school) into which compartments or rooms open

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8
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ventilator

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a device for letting in fresh air or driving out bad or stale air; respirator

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9
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abominable

A

deserving or causing disgust

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10
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vile

A

morally bad,
physically ugly,
of little worth

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11
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effective

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producing or able to produce a desired effect

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12
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various

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of different kinds

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13
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steadily

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firm in position, consistent

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14
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unconscious

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not aware

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15
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obstruct

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to be or get in the way of

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16
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treacherous

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unreliable, dangerous

17
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facade

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the face or front of a building;

a false or misleading appearance

18
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baffled

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confused, perplexed

19
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jeer

A

to laugh at or criticize someone in a loud and angry way

20
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fertile

A

producing vegetation or crops plentifully,

producing thoughts and ideas abundantly

21
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hysterical

A

unmanageable fear or outburst of emotion

22
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chatter

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to talk idly, continually, or rapidly

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desert (verb)

A

to withdraw from, leave

24
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fragile

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easily broken or destroyed

delicate

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marvelous
causing wonder or astonishment having the characteristics of a miracle of the highest kind or quality