one Flashcards
1
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harsh or discordant sound
A
cacophony
2
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passing from one topic to another; rambling
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discursive
3
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marked by stealth
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surreptitious
4
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continuing to live from year to year; constant
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perennial
5
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a procession of vehicles or ships
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cavalcade
6
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having a circular or winding course; not being direct in language or action
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circuitous
7
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use of a mild term in place of one considered offensive
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euphemism
8
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easily accomplished; often insincere
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facile
9
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an arbitrary command or order
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fiat
10
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lacking proper respect or seriousness
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flippant
11
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connection; center, focus
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nexus
12
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a hand to hand fight among several people; a brawl
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melee
