List 6 - definitions Flashcards
1
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foible
A
weakness, flaw, shortcoming in character
2
Q
lacerate
A
to rip, tear, mutilate, or mangle
3
Q
harangue
A
mean, nasty, angry speech
4
Q
exact
A
to demand of or from
5
Q
abash
A
to embarrass
6
Q
tact
A
skill in dealing with people in difficult situations
7
Q
uncouth
A
crude, undefined; awkward
8
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fetish
A
an obsessive attachment
9
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phobia
A
a persistant, illogical fear
10
Q
masticate
A
to chew
11
Q
laconic
A
not saying much; brief or concise
12
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malevolent
A
wishing evil on others; sinister; malicious
13
Q
meander
A
to wander around aimlessly
14
Q
apex
A
tip; peak summit
15
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nadir
A
absolute lowest point
