Shattering Glass Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Recalcitrant

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Stubbornly refusing to obey rules or orders

(Adj)

Synonyms: insubordinate, defiant

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Supposition

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(Noun)
An idea or theory that one believe is true, an uncertain truth.

Synonyms: hypothesis, theory

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Clamorous

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(Adj) marked get loud and insistent cries, full of noise

Synonyms: vociferous, squawking

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Abashed

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(Adj)

Embarrassed or ashamed

Synonym: mortified

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Despondent

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(Adj)

Very sad and without hope

Synonyms: desperate, forlorn, hopeless

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Concur

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(Verb)
To agree with someone or something

Collocation: often used with “with”

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Barrage

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(Noun)

A great amount of something that comes quickly and continuously

Synonyms: bombardment, flood

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Ingrained

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(Adj)

Being part of the innermost nature of a being, existing for a long time and very difficult to change.

Synonyms: innate, built-in

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Plod

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(Verb)

To walk slowly with heavy steps; to progress or develop slowly

Synonym: trudge

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Ostentatious

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(Adj)

Excessively showy, displaying wealth, knowledge, etc. in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or jealousy.

Synonyms: snobbish, pompous, flashy

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