LA 1-2 Vocab. Lesson 15 Flashcards

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Dearth

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A lack or scarcity of supplies

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Cursory

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Hasty and superficial; not thorough

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Deliberate

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To make feeble; to weaken

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Languid

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Lazily; slowed or relaxed

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Lassitude

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A condition of listless weakness

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Lavish

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Characterized by excessive or imprudent spending

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Raze

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To destroy or tear down completely

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Rebuff

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To refuse bluntly; to snub

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Recluse

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A person who lives a secluded, solitary life

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Unassailable

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Not able to be attacked or conquered

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Ungainly

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Awkward, clumsy

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Voluminous

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Having great volume or size

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Voracious

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Very eager; greedy for food

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Wanton

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Recklessly or arrogantly ignoring justice decency, morality, etc.

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Wrath

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Intense anger; rage; fury

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