Alien Words Flashcards

(41 cards)

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Decolletage

A

Low-cut neckline of a dress

Noun

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Brusque

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Short and abrupt in manner or speech

Adjective

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3
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Unfathomable

A

Impossible to comprehend

Adjective

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Tedium

A

Boredom, Restlessness, Weariness

Noun

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5
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Chemise

A

Woman’s one-piece undergarment

Noun

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Capuchin

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Hooded cloak for women

Noun

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Skein
Skean
Skeane

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Tangled length of yarn or thread

Noun

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Enmesh

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Entangle, Entrap, Trap

Verb

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Inundate

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Overflow, Overwhelm

Verb

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Gossamer

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Cobwebby, Light, Delicate, Flimsy

Noun

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Antechamber

Anteroom

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Small outer room connected to a main one. Often used as a waiting room.
Noun

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Rut

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Breeding season

Noun

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13
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Lummox

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A clumsy person

Noun

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Desirous

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Governed by desire

Adjective

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Implacable

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Adamant, Stubborn, Headstrong, Unrelenting

Adjective

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Sieve

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Device used in separating or refining particles

Noun

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Manacle

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Handcuff

Noun

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Accede

A

Agree, Consent, Approve

Verb

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Environ

A

Encircle, Surround

Verb

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Mutton

A

Flesh of a mature sheep used for food

Noun

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Tumult

A

Commotion, Riot

Noun

22
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Resplendent

A

Shining brilliantly, Glowing splendor

Adjective

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Croesus

A

Very rich man

Noun

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Demimondaine

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Woman supported by a wealthy lover

Noun

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Novice
Rookie, Beginner | Noun
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Vagary
Unpredictable or extravagant actions | Noun
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Cacophony
Harsh or jarring sound | Noun
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Ungeant
Ointment, Healing salve | Noun
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Raucous
Harsh, Disorderly | Adjective
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Armoire
Usually a tall cupboard or wardrobe | Noun
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Acquiescence
Obedience, Compliance, submissiveness | Noun
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Genial
``` Obsolete of or related to marriage or generation Native, Inborn Mild Genius Adjective ```
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Bereft
Deprived or robbed off of something | Adjective
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Inexorable
Relentless Not to be persuaded, moved or stopped Adjective
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Prevaricate
To deviate from truth | Verb
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Carafe
A bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine Glass container used to hold and serve coffee Noun
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Alacrity
Promptness in response, cheerful readiness | Noun
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Deign
Condescend, Stoop | Verb
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Benign
Gentle disposition Showing kindness or gentleness Harmless Adjective
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Genteel
``` Stylish Relating to the gentry or upper class Elegant or graceful in manner, appearance or shape Polite Adjective ```
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Burgeoning
Growing, expanding or developing rapidly | Adjective