Word List 6 S-Z Flashcards
(33 cards)
1
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saunter
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to walk slowly
2
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scrupulous
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strictly honest, moral
3
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self-effacement
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modesty, humility
4
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shortchange
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to give less than the right amount
5
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skinflint
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a cheap person
6
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sophomoric
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immature
7
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spangle
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a small sparkling object
8
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sporadic
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stopping and staring, irregular
9
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stasis
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state of not moving
10
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stroke
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to stir up and feed fuel to (a fire), to kindle
11
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stratum
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one of many layers
12
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stupefaction
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astonishment
13
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subjugate
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to conquer or oppress
14
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subvert
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to overthrow or ruin
15
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sullen
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resentful, depressed
16
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swarthy
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having dark complexion or color
17
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table
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to delay considering something
18
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tangential
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off the topic
19
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tawdry
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cheap, gaudy
20
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threadbare
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word out
21
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titter
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short nervous laugh, giggle
22
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torrid
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- hot
2. passionate
23
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transient
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short-lived
24
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turpitude
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wickedness
25
ubiquitous
everywhere at the same time
26
unflappable
calm, having self-control
27
upbraid
to criticize harshly
28
vendetta
plan for revenge
29
veracity
truth, accuracy
30
cerce
enthusiasm or energy
31
wheedle
to persuade by flattery
32
winsome
winning, charming
33
workaday
ordinary, common, boring
