Word List 1 Flashcards
1
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obsequious
A
overly submissive
If you have an obsequious dog they’re probably really afraid of you
2
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calamitous
A
catastrophic
3
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galvanizing
A
exciting someone into action
4
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ponderous
A
slow and clumsy;
laborious, tedious
5
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invective
A
insulting, abusive, highly critical
6
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elocution
A
the art or style of public speaking
7
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assiduous
A
showing great care or perseverance
Andrew was assiduous throughout his PhD
8
Q
gaffe
A
something causing embarrassment; a blunder
9
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cosset
A
spoiled
Only children tend to be cosset
10
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dandled
A
to pamper a child or baby
11
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borne
A
to put up with something; tolerate
Born this way: Lady Gaga tolerated a lot of criticisms
12
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ascetic
A
simple, especially in decoration
13
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connivances
A
acts of wrongdoing
14
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disquietude
A
a state of uneasiness or anxiety
15
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analeptic
A
a restorative drug
