English final vocab Flashcards

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Rancor

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Deep-seated resentment or bitterness.

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Impudent

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Disrespectful, shamelessly bold.

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Insolently

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In a rude, arrogant, or disrespectful manner.

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Flippant

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Not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

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Sullenness

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Gloomy silence or moody behavior.

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Morose

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Gloomy or sullen-tempered.

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Apprehensive

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Anxious or fearful about the future.

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Indignation

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Anger caused by something unjust or unfair.

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Contemptuous

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Showing disdain or scorn.

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Supercilious

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Acting superior to others; arrogant.

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Blithe

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Carefree and lighthearted, sometimes improperly so.

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Reneged

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Went back on a promise or agreement.

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Thwarted

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Prevented someone from accomplishing something.

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Filched

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Stole something, usually of little value.

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Admonished

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Warned or reprimanded firmly.

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Placatingly

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Done in a way meant to calm or soothe.

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Impel

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To drive or urge someone to act.

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Bedizened

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Dressed up in a flashy or gaudy way.

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Marauding

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Roaming in search of things to steal or people to attack.

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Winsomely

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Attractively or charmingly.

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Unscrupulously

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Acting without moral principles or honesty.

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Prophesied

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Predicted something (often divinely).

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Bombastic

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High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.

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Appellations

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Names or titles.

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Sobriquet
A nickname.
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Elocution
The art of public speaking clearly and expressively.
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Colloquial
Informal or conversational language.
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Pariahs
Social outcasts.
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Commissary
A store for food/supplies on a military base or similar setting.
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Bourgeoisie
The middle class, often materialistic.
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Filial
Relating to a son or daughter.
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Ecumenical
Promoting unity among religions or churches.
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Opulent
Luxurious, wealthy, richly decorated.
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Rakish
Stylish in a slightly disreputable way.
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Florid
Overly decorated; flowery in style or flushed in appearance.
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Gauche
Lacking social grace or tact.
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Blasé
Unimpressed or indifferent due to overexposure.
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Displacement
Being forced to move from one's home or usual place.
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Anachronism
Something out of its proper time period.
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Illusory
Based on illusion; not real.
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Quandary
A state of uncertainty or doubt.
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Affliction
Something that causes pain or suffering.
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Reprobation
Strong disapproval or condemnation.
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Enigma
A mysterious or puzzling person or thing.
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Frivolity
Lack of seriousness; silliness.
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Approbation
Approval or praise.
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Onerous
Burdensome; difficult to carry out or endure.
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Vestige
A small remaining trace of something that once existed.
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Tripartite
Divided into or involving three parts.
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Vexed
Annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
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Comeuppance
A deserved punishment or fate.
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Retributive
Involving punishment as a form of justice.
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Abated
Became less intense or widespread.
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Revelry
Lively and noisy celebration.
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Dirge
A mournful song or poem for the dead.
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Dais
A raised platform in a hall or large room.
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Repositories
Places where things are stored.
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Infighting
Conflict within a group.
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Didoes
Mischievous or silly actions.
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Impertinence
Rudeness or disrespect.
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Countenance
A person's face or facial expression.
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Incessantly
Without stopping; constantly.
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Perfunctory
Done routinely with little interest or effort.
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Droll
Amusing in an odd or whimsical way; funny in a dry or quirky manner.
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Inscrutable
Impossible to understand or interpret; mysterious or unreadable.
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Accrued
Accumulated or built up over time (especially in terms of money, interest, or benefits).
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Blasphemous
Showing disrespect or lack of reverence for something sacred, especially religious beliefs or God.
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Resolute
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
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Magnanimous
Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
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Obeisance
A gesture expressing deep respect or submission, such as a bow or curtsy.