V-29,30 Flashcards

1
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jaundiced

A

affected by bitterness and sweetness

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2
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anon

A

soon / shortly

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3
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peeve

A

annoy

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4
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rambling

A

(of speech and writing) long and confused

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5
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adjure

A

to urge

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6
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perilous

A

full of danger and risk

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7
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quotidian

A

daily

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8
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protean

A

able to change frequently

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9
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adrift

A

floating without being steered

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10
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estrange

A

cause someone to no longer be on friendly terms

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11
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convolutions

A

a thing that is complex and difficult to follow

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12
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limpid

A

clear / unclouded

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13
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perspicacity

A

having a ready insight about something / shrewdness

perception

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14
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exasperating

A

irritating

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15
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farrago

A

confused mixture

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16
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prurient

A

having excessive interest in sexual matters of others

17
Q

voyeurism

A

activity of watching other people’s private life

18
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unprincipled

A

not acting according to morals / ethics