English new words Flashcards by diara ratty

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solecism

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a socially awkward act

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resplendent

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shiny, glowing

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swarthy

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a dark colour or complexion

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innuedo

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an insinuation

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insinuation

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an unpleasant hint or suggestion

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notorious

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widely and unfavorably known

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diaphanous

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light, airy, transparent

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chicanery

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use of trickery to achieve political, financial, or legal purpose

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wanton

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undisciplined, lewd, lustful

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obtuse

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lacking quickness and sensibility/intellect

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toady

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flatters to hope gaining favours

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misanthrope

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a person who hates mankind or distrusts humankind

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dissuade

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persuade someone not to do something

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adroit

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skillful, dexterous

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haughty

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disdainfully proud

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disdainfully

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disliking something

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impudent

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casually rude

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irascible

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easily angered

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abnegation

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denial of comfort to oneself

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profligate

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extravagant

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altercation

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to fight or dispute

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impertinent

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rude or insolent

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seraphic

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angelic, sweet

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dilettante

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area of knowledge is not very serious

truculent

tending to argue or fight

venerable

deserving respect because of age or achievement

egregious

extremely bad

laudable

praiseworthy, admirable

appraise

to asses the worth of something

beguile

to trick or deceive {manipulate}

fatuous

silly/ foolish

arable

suitable for growing crops

iridescent

showing rainbow colours

bard

a poet, often a singer

concise

brief

convoluted

complicated

parisomony

stinginess

delectable

delicious

penitent

remorseful, regretful

congregation

a gathering of people, especially for religious purposes