E3W4V Flashcards

1
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satiety

A

excess, overly full, surfeit

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2
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intrinsic

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within itself, inherent

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3
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curry

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to seek favor by flattery

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4
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succulent

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juicy

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5
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pall

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cease to please, become dull

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6
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a pretty kettle of fish

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a mess, trouble

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7
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insidious

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sly, seductive, treacherous

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8
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allude

A

hint, suggest

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9
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sanction

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endorse, certify

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10
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potpourri

A

medley, mixture

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11
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denote

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indicate, show, mean

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12
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the acid test

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a severe test

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13
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propriety

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suitability, correctness

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14
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proffer

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offer for acceptance

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15
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advent

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the coming of an important event

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16
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impious

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lacking respect, irreverent

17
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spate

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rush, flood

18
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a blind alley

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a direction that leads nowhere

19
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shibboleth

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pet phrase, slogan

20
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raucous

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harsh, shrill

21
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bogus

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counterfeit, fake

22
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nutritive

A

having nourishing properties

23
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substantiate

A

confirm, ratify

24
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to twist around one’s finger

A

to control completely