Fourth Flashcards

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trance

A

a half-conscious state characterized by an absence of response to external stimuli, typically as induced by hypnosis or entered by a medium.

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trivium

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an introductory course at a medieval university involving the study of grammar, rhetoric, and logic

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ulterior

A

existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden.

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4
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umbrage

A

offence or annoyance.

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5
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vertiginous

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extremely high or steep.

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voluptuary

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a person devoted to luxury and sensual pleasure.

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waggish

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humorous in a playful, mischievous, or facetious manner.

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winsome

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attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way.

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wraith

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a ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death.

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zest

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great enthusiasm and energy.

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