Our Country Neighbors Flashcards

(39 cards)

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prodigious

A

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

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2
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ablution

A

the act of washing oneself

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3
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nape

A

the back of a person’s neck

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4
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espy

A

catch sight of

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5
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bellicose

A

demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight

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festoon

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a chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration

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7
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preternaturally

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beyond what is normal or natural

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8
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pail

A

bucket

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9
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vexing

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causing annoyance, frustration, or worry.

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10
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indolence

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wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy

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11
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tendril

A

inda, kacs

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12
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sumptuous

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splendid and expensive-looking

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13
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oeuvre

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the works of a painter, composer, or author regarded collectively

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14
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riposte

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a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

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15
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piquant

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having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor

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16
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uncouth

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acking good manners, refinement, or grace

17
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vanquish

A

defeat thoroughly

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blanch

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make white or pale by extracting color

19
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ardor

A

enthusiasm or passion.

20
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exalt

A

placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard

21
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resplendent

A

attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous.

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soapsuds

A

szappanbuborék

23
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indemnify

A

compensate (someone) for harm or loss

24
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lather

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incongruous
not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something
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reverie
a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
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armoire
a wardrobe or movable cabinet, typically one that is ornate or antique
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mauve
pale purple color
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genteel
polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or ostentatious way
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ostentatious
hencegő, kirívó
31
brasserie
an informal restaurant, especially one in France or modeled on a French one and with a large selection of drinks.
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seminal
strongly influencing later developments
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scion
a young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one cut for grafting or rooting a descendant of a notable family
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prophylactic
intended to prevent disease
35
garret
a top-floor or attic room, especially a small dismal one
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majordomo
udvarmester
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gnat
szúnyog
38
kaftan
színes köpönyeg
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Festoon
a chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration