Vocabulary (6) Flashcards

(22 cards)

1
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Lurch

A

Make an abrupt, unsteady , uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger

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2
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Idiocy

A

extremely stupid behaviour.

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3
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Spite

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A desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.

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4
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cynical

A

believing that people are selfish or dishonest, or doubting their sincerity or motives.

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5
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Snarl

A

(of a person) say something in an angry, bad-tempered voice.

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6
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Spleen

A

Bad temper

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7
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Malevolent

A

having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

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Scoundrel

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a term used to describe someone who is deceitful, immoral, or wicked.

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9
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Rogue

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a dishonest or unprincipled person.

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10
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Despair

A

the complete loss or absence of hope

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11
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Spontaneous

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Something that happens suddenly or without planning

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Furtively

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in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.

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13
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Pious

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(Of a person )devoutly religious.

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14
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Penury

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Extreme poverty.

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15
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Peril

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Serious danger.

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16
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Fraught

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Filled with (often something negative, like tension)

17
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Insinuated

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Suggested indirectly.

18
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Annihilate

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To destroy completely.

19
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Sublime

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Extremely beautiful or awe-inspiring

20
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Rescinded

A

Cancelled or revoked.

21
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Ceased

22
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Indulgently

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In a way that is overly generous or lenient.