English (TBITSP) Flashcards

(42 cards)

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Desolate

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Solitary or lonely; abandoned.

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Indicate

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To point out or show.

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Exasperation

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Extreme irritation or annoyance.

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Dismissively

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Done in a way that suggests disinterest or rejection.

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Foreseeable

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Expected; as far as is known in advance.

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Muster

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To collect or bring together.

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Customary

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Usual or habitual.

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Countered

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Opposed; answered with an opposing statement.

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Conviction

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A firm belief.

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10
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Insolent

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Boldly rude or disrespectful.

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Plaque

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A thin metal plate that is inscribed with words.

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Obliged

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Bound morally.

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13
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Diversion

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Distraction

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Prospect

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Probability

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Rummaged

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Searched

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Coincide

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Correspond.

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Dominated

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Overshadowed.

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Escapade

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Enunciate

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To pronounce words clearly

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Telegraph

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A system for transmitting messages

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Disdain

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Dislike; contempt or scorn

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Forlorn

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Hopeless, lonely and sad

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Contradict

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To oppose or speak against.

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Resolution

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Decision or determination.

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Existence
The state of being alive
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Sophistication
The state of being well educated and socially refined
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Crucial
Extremely important.
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Catastrophe
A sudden, widespread disaster
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Incumbent
Obligatory
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Torrent
A rushing and violent stream
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Inconsolable
Not able to be comforted
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Mishap
An unlucky accident
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Dwindle
Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength
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Senile
Having or showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age
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Explicit
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
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Eagerness
Enthusiasm to do or to have something
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Persuade
Induce someone to do something through reasoning or argument
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Disturbance
The interruption of a settled and peaceful condition
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Mercilessly
In a way that shows no mercy
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Unaccustomed
Not familiar or usual; out of the ordinary
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Implanted
Insert or fix in a person's body
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Disppalled
Greatly dismayed or horrified