Part 4 Flashcards

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Maudlin

A

overly sentimental

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2
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mendicant

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beggar

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3
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mereticious

A

falsely attractive

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4
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spurning

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reject with disdain or contempt

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5
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meandering

A

indirect; roundabout

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6
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militant

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to operate against; work against

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7
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missive

A

a written note or letter (message)

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8
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molt

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to shed hair, skin, or an outer layer periodically

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9
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monastic

A

extremely plain or secluded; austere; as in a monastery

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10
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nadir

A

lowest point

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11
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neologism

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new word or expression

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12
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nettle

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to irritate

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13
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nuance

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a subtle expression

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14
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numismatics

A

coin collecting

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15
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officious

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too helpful; meddlesome; interfering

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16
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opine

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to express an opinion

17
Q

ossify

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changed into bone; to become hardened

18
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ostensible

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apparent

19
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palatial

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relating to a palace; magnificent

20
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pallid

A

lacking color or liveliness

21
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panache

A

flamboyance or dash in style and action; verve

22
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panoply

A

impressive array

23
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pare

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to trim off excess; to reduce

24
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parley

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discussion; usually between enemies

25
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parry

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to ward off or deflect; esp by a quick-witted answer

26
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pecadillo

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minor sin or offense