Ela Quiz Flashcards

1
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disparagingly

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Belittling or insulting someone or something

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2
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disapproving

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expressing an unfavorable opinion

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3
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compound

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A place where multiple groups of people live together.

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4
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gaping

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of a hole, wound, etc wide open.

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5
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straggly

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thin and messy

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6
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economize

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spend less, reduce one’s expenses.

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7
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guillotine

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To cut with or as if with, a guillotine

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8
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traipse

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walk or move wearily. Or reluctantly.

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9
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colicky

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painful, fussy, not working correctly

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10
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vigorously

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energetically

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