dave Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
Q

to not look forward to something

A

dread

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2
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laying for so long, it’s rotting
e.g. My mind is _____ from so much TV.

A

stagnant

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3
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(of a person or area) made poor

A

impoverished

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4
Q

A) a group of related parts that work together as a whole
B) a particular way of doing something

A

system

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5
Q

big

A

colossal

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6
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the way of doing something

A

manner

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7
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to remain strong after something bad happens

A

resilience

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8
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based on a method; following a structure closely

A

systematic

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9
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a person who speaks with the intention of inflaming the emotions of a crowd , typically for political reasons

A

rabble-rouser

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10
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very detailed

A

intricate

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11
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extremely unpleasant, nasty
______ nature of his actions

A

vile

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12
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enjoy

A

relish

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13
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friendly

A

amiably

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14
Q

to cry loudly

A

howl

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15
Q

with no success, that doesn’t work out

A

vain

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