Day 23 Flashcards

1
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allusive

A

making indirect references or hints

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2
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astute

A

having the ability to notice and understand things clearly

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3
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commence

A

begin or start

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4
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convalescent

A

recovering from illness or treatment

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5
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curb

A

restrict or control

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6
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decry

A

publicly criticize or condemn

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7
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duress

A

compulsion by threat or force

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8
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evoke

A

bring to mind or produce a reaction

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9
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fawn

A

display exaggerated affection or flattery, usually to gain favor

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10
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fret

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be constantly or visibly worried or anxious

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11
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glib

A

fluent but insincere and shallow

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12
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headstrong

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determined to have one’s own way; stubborn

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13
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intermittent

A

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous

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14
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ire

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anger or wrath

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15
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languid

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  1. casual and relaxed; slow
  2. weak from disease or weariness
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16
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lull

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  1. weak from disease or weariness
  2. a brief pause or delay in activity
17
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mettlesome

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spirited and brave

18
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mollify

A

calm or reduce the anger or anxiety of someone

19
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neutralize

A

counteract or cancel the effect of something

20
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nonplussed

A

unsure about what to say or do; confused

21
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precipitous

A
  1. extremely steep
  2. (of an action) done quickly and without care
22
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pretentious

A

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance than is actually possessed

23
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profound

A

(of a person or idea) having deep insight or knowledge

24
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propagate

A

spread or promote widely

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recourse
a source of help or strategies used in a difficult situation
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refute
prove to be wrong or false
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regress
prove to be wrong or false
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repercussion
an unintended consequence of an event or action
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replenish
fill something up again
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vigilant
keeping careful watch for dangers or difficulties