vocab session 1 Flashcards
1
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zeal
A
intense enthusiasm
2
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gesticulate
A
to use hands or gestures when speaking
3
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impede
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to interfere with or slow down
4
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altercation
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a noisy fight or argument
5
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ambivalent
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undecided; having mixed emotions
6
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affluent
A
a wealthy person; abundance of wealth
7
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arduous
A
requiring much effort; very difficult
8
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reiterate
A
to say over again; repeat
9
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gist
A
the main point; central idea; essence
10
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copious
A
abundant; plentiful; wordy
11
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peril
A
a danger, risk, or threat
12
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rejuvenate
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to renewm revitalize, breathe new life into
13
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accolade
A
praise or approval
14
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coerce
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to pressure a person or group to do something
15
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malevolent
A
extremely mean or malicious; evil
