Flashcards in Eglish- vocab Deck (18):
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equinamity
(n) calmness, composure
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gist
(n) the essential part, main point, or essence
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motley
(adj) showing great variety
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munificent
(adj) extremely generous, lavish
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reprobate
(n) a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person
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corroborate
(v) to confirm, make more certain, bolster, verify
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denizen
(n) an inhabitant, resident; one who frequents a place
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dowdy
(adj) poorly dressed, shabby; lacking smartness and good taste
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satiate
(v) to satisfy completely; to fill to excess
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censurable
(adj) deserving of blame
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inculate
(v) to impress on the mind by repetition, teach persistently and earnestly
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clangor
(n) a loud ringing sound
(v) to make a loud ringing sound
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contiguous
(adj) side by side, touching; near; adjacent in time
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extentuate
(v) to lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an offense by making a partial excuse
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winsome
(adj) charming, attractive, pleasing (often suggesting a childlike charm or innocence)
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absolve
(v) to clear from blame
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ostentatious
(adj) marked by conspicuous or pretentious display, showy
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