Golden Goblet Ch. 3&4 Flashcards

(36 cards)

1
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atone

A

to make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender

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2
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drollest

A

amusing in an odd way; whimsically humorous; waggish

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3
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scornful

A

derisive; contemptuous:

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4
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obliterated

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to remove or destroy all traces of; do away with; destroy completely.

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5
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contagion

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the communication of disease by direct or indirect contact.

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6
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flippant

A

frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness; characterized by levity:

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7
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novice

A

a person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which he or she is placed; beginner

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8
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blissful

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full of, abounding in, enjoying, or conferring bliss

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9
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bungling

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to do clumsily and awkwardly; botch

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10
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mollified

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to soften in feeling or temper, as a person; pacify; appease.

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obeisance

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a movement of the body expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy, as before a superior; a bow, curtsy, or other similar gesture

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12
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ferment

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any of a group of living organisms, as yeasts, molds, and certain bacteria, that cause fermentation.

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13
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synonym of atone

A

apologize, answer, redeem

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14
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antonym of atone

A

spoil, disagree

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15
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synonym of drollest

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eccentric, funny, entertaining

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antonym of drollest

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boring, dull, common, normal

17
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synonym of scornful

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snooty, sneering, overbearing

18
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antonym of scornful

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admiring, flattering, respectful

19
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synonym of obilterated

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annihilated, removed, erased

20
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antonym of obilerated

A

build, construct

21
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synonym of contagion

A

illness, virus, contamination

22
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antonym of contagion

A

purification, cleanliness

23
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synonym of flippant

A

disrespectful, rude, sassy

24
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antonym of flippant

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nice respectful, curteous

25
synonym of novice
beginner, rookie, amateur
26
antonym of novice
expert, porfessional
27
synonym of blissful
heavenly, dreamy, joyous
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antonym of blissful
unhappy, upset, miserable
29
synonym of bungling
awkward, amateur, inept
30
antonym of bungling
expert
31
synonym of mollified
relieved, appease, alleviate
32
antonym of mollified
agitate, aggravate, irritate
33
synonym of obeisance
allegiance, honor, respect
34
antonym of obeisance
dishonor, disrespect, disobedience
35
synonym of ferment
bacteria, enzyme, leaven
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antonym of ferment
calm, peace