Words 2 Flashcards

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pageantry

A

elaborate display or ceremony.

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2
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curry favour

A

integrate oneself with someone through obsequious behaviour.

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3
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feigned

A

simulate or pretend, insincere.

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4
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scimitar

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a short sword with curved blade.

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5
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decapitate

A

cut off the head.

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6
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composure

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the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.

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7
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purveyor

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a person who sells or deals in particular goods.

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8
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intercessor/intercession

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a person who intervenes on behalf of one another.

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9
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feint

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a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust or other movement, especially in sports.

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10
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incomprehensible/comprehend/comprehensive

A

not able to be understood.

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11
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baffled

A

to be extremely confused or puzzled.

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12
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vernal/hibernal

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of, in or appropriate to spring(or winter)

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13
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covetable/covet/coveted

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yearn to possess.

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14
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lament/lamentation

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a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

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15
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toxicology/toxin/toxic

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branch of science concerned with poisons.

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16
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wield

A

hold and use

17
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metallurgy/metallurgical

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branch of science or technology concerned with metals.

18
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lavishly

A

in a sumptuously rich, elaborate or luxurious manner.

19
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preside

A

bein the position of authority in a meeting or gathering

20
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parrying

A

ward off with a counter move.

21
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mellifluous/mellifluousness

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(of sound) pleasingly smooth and musical to hear.

22
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austerity/austere

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sternness or severity of attitude or manner.

23
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secrete/secretion

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produce and discharge a substance.

24
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transdermal

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relating to the application of a medicine or drug through skin.

25
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vial

A

small container made of glass used especially to hold liquids and medicines.