Eng Vicab 1-18 Flashcards

(18 cards)

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Wayward

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Adj
Resistant to guidance or discipline; stubborn and independent

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Avaricious

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Adj
Greedy; covetous

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3
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Treason

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Noun
-wanting to kill soverign
-violation of allegiance to ones state
-betrayal of ones trust or confidence

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4
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Somnambulate

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Verb
To sleepwalk

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5
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Dissonant

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Adj
Lacking in harmony

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6
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Tenet

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Noun
A principle or belief honored by a person or group

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7
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Pensive

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Adj
Deeply or seriously thoughtful

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8
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Meek

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Adj
Evidencing little spirit or courage

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9
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Pastoral

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(Adj)
Idealized country life ; relating to shepherds

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10
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Quintessential

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(Adj)
Representing the perfect example of a class or quality

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11
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Gossamer

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Adj
Super fine and delicate

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12
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Albatross

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Noun
A constant worrisome burden or obstacle to success

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13
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Satiate

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Verb
To fill to satisfaction ; overeat

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14
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Harrow

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Verb
Cause or feel distress

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15
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Providence

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(Noun)
The guardianship and control exercised by a deity, manifestation of gods foresight and care

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16
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Chimerical

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Adj
Wildly fanciful ; highly unrealistic

17
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Galvanize

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Verb
To stimulate to action

18
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Excavate

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Verb
Recover through digging ; remove or find by digging