Unit 3 Vocab. Flashcards

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Amble

A

walk slowly

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Incessantly

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continuing for a long time without stopping

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Propensity

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a tendency to demonstrate a particular behavior

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Imperturbable

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Not easily worried, distressed, or agitated.

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5
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Pique

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Bad mood

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Taciturn

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silent in nature

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7
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Gasconade

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extravagant boasting; boastful talk.

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Vanquish

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defeat in battle

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Denizen

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resident

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Oracle

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source of wisdom

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Abode

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dwelling place, home

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12
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Melancholy

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gloom, sad

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13
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Repose

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repose or relax

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Daunted

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intimidated or frightened

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Surmise

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to guess

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Resolut

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Firm or determined ; unwavering

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Dolefully

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Prowess

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superior strength, courage, daring, especially in battle

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Peculiar

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Belonging particularly or primarily to one person, group, or kind

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Peculiar

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Belonging particularly or primarily to one person, group, or kind

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Osterntation

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Display men to impress others; boastful showiness

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parsimony

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Extreme economy; stinginess

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Censurer

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one who expresses strong disapproval or harsh criticism

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Piety

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Religious devotion; reverence for God

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Contagion
the spreading of disease
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Dauntless
fearless
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Impetuosity
unthinking actions
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Penade
to spread throughout
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courtier
member of the royal court
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Grotesque
having a bizarre, fantastic appearance
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License
a lack of restriction on behavior , freedom
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Sagacious
wise