Vocab Flashcards by Souhaylla Belkhaïr

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What is the definition of wheedle?

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Use flattery to get someone to do something.

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What is the definition of bewilderment?

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The feeling of being confused.

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What is the definition of transgression?

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An act that goes against the law.

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What is the definition of chastised?

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Being punished.

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What is the definition of distraught?

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Being very worried or upset.

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What is the definition of aptitude?

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A natural ability to do something.

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What is the definition of reprieve?

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Cancel or postpone the punishment of someone.

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What is the definition of meticulously?

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Paying attention to details.

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What is the definition of integrity?

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The quality of being honest.

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What is the definition of prestige?

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Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something.

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What is the definition of excruciating?

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Extremely painful.

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What is the definition of exuberant?

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Full of energy and excitement.

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What is the definition of buoyancy?

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Cheerfulness.

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What is the definition of crescendo?

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Extremely loud.

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What is the definition of deftly?

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In a clever way.

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What is the definition of phenomenon?

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A remarkable person or thing.

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What is the definition of fleeting?

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Lasting for a very short time.

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What is the definition of fretful?

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Feeling or expressing sadness.

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What is the definition of ominous?

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Having a threatening aspect.

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What is the definition of vibrance?

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Full of energy.

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What is the definition of parched?

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Dried out of heat.

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What is the definition of ecstatic?

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Very happy.

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What is the definition of obsolete?

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Out of date.

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What is the definition of falter?

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Lose strength.

What is the definition of optimistic?

Hopeful for the future.

What is the definition of permeated?

When something spreads out.

What is the definition of suppress?

Putting an end to something.

What is the definition of expertise?

An expert skill in a particular field.

What is the definition of seldom?

Something that is not often.

What is the definition of wretched?

In a very unhappy state.