Vocab Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
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wizened
A
withered, shriveled, wrinkled
2
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volition
A
free choice, free will; act of choosing
3
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vacillate
A
hedge; waver; fluctuate. (being indecisive)
4
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undulating
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moving in waves
5
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torpor
A
lethargy; apathy; dormancy. (lack of enthusiasm)
6
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Hermetically
A
in a way that is completely airtight.
7
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Pious
A
deeply religious.
8
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Tumult
A
a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
9
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Lucidity
A
clarity of expression; intelligibility; clearness of mind. (easily understood)
10
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Harangue
A
a lengthy and aggressive speech.
11
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candor
A
frankness; openness
12
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feckless
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careless or irresponsible
13
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indignation
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anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
14
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perfunctory
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unthinking; automatic
15
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skew
A
tilt; slant; twist
