Word List 4 Flashcards
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Intractable
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Unruly; Stubborn; Unyielding
2
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Agility
A
Nimbleness
3
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Swathe
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Wrap around; Bandage
4
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Fracas
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Brawl; Melee
5
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Aggressor
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Attacker
6
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Sham
A
Pretend
7
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Disparage
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Belittle
8
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Insubordination
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Disobedience; Rebelliousness
9
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Invasive
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Tending to spread aggressively; Intrusive
10
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Filibuster
A
To block legislation by making long speeches
11
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Prurient
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Having or causing lustful thoughts and desires
12
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Fathom
A
Comprehend; Investigate
13
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Delude
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Deceive
14
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Abash
A
Embarrass
15
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Waylay
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Ambush; Lie in wait
16
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Dermatologist
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One who studies the skin and its diseases
17
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Salubrious
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Healthful
18
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Discomposure
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Agitation; Loss of poise
19
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Languor
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Lassitude; Depreession
20
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Machinations
A
Evil schemes or plots
21
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Scintillate
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Sparkle; Flash
22
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Resonant
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Echoing; Resounding; Deep and full in sound
23
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Colossal
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Huge
24
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Conundrum
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Riddle
25
Promontory
Headland
26
Squalor
Filth; Degradation; Dirty, neglected state
27
Distill
Extract the essence; Purify; Refine
28
Predecessor
Former occupant of a post
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Aggregate
Gather; Accumulate
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Memento
Token; Reminder
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Unanimity
Complete agreement
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Traduce
Expose to slander
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Stratify
Divide into classes; Be arranged into strata
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Offensive
Attacking; Insulting; Distasteful
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Ostentatious
Showy; Pretentious; Trying to attract attention
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Gnarled
Twisted
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Figment
Invention; Imaginary thing
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Equestrian
Rider on horseback
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Blasphemy
Irreverence; Sacrilege; Cursing
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Mode
Prevailing style; Manner; Way of doing something
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Shimmer
Glimmer intermittently
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Adapt
Alter; Modify
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Cleave
Split or sever; Cling to; Remain faithful to
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Odyssey
Long, eventful journey
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Palliate
Lessen the violence of (a disease); Alleviate; Moderate intensity; Gloss over with excuses
