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1201-1300 Flashcards

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glycerol

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a sweet syrupy hygroscopic alcohol usually obtained by the saponification of fats

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vociferate

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to cry out loudly; to shout

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craven

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lacking the least bit of courage; contemptibly fainthearted

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praxis

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the application of theory to practical action in an effort to improve aspects

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tuyere

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a nozzle through which an air blast is delivered to a forge or blast furnace

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hawser

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a large rope for towing, mooring, or securing a ship

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monomania

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mental illness especially when limited in expression to one idea or area of thought

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pedant

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one who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge

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assononance

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relatively close juxtaposition of similar sounds, often used as an alternative to rhyme in verse

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fissile

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capable of undergoing fission; capable of being split or divided in the direction of the grain

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pommel

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the knob on the hilt of a sword or saber; the protuberance at the front of a saddle

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stupefy

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to make stupid, groggy, or insensible; astonish; astound

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wight

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a living being

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arabesque

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an ornament or style that employs flower and foliage figural outlines to produce an intricate pattern

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haughty

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having an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior

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quadrille

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marked with squares or rectangles; a square dance for four couples made up of five or six figures

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corpuscle

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a minute particle; any of various small circumscribed multicellular bodies

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sycophant

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a servile self-seeking flatterer

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legion

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the principal unit of the Roman army comprising 3000 to 6000 foot soldiers with cavalry

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magnamimous

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showing a lofty and courageous spirit; suggesting nobility and generosity

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calomel

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a white tasteless compound used as a fungicide, and formerly in medicine as a purgative

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rajah

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an Indian or Malay prince or chief; the bearer of a title of nobility among the Hindus

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envenom

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to make poisonous; embitter

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coagulate

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to cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass

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macerate

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to cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting; to cause to become soft or separated

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indigent

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suffering from extreme poverty

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ostensible

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intended for display; plausible rather than demonstrably true or real

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chartreuse

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a variable color averaging a brilliant yellow green

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dragoon

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to force someone to do something; to subjugate by harsh use of troops

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eucharist

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a sacrament in which consecrated bread and wine are consumed as the body and blood of Christ

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hawse

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the part of a ship’s bow that contains the hawseholes; the distance between a ship’s bow and her anchor

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connive

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to secretly help someone do something dishonest or illegal

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lament

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to express sorrow, mourning, or regret aloud

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firmament

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the vault or arch of the sky

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lath

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a thin narrow strip of wood used as a groundwork for slates, tiles, or plaster

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hawthorn

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a thorny shrub much used in England for hedges

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swank

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full of life or energy; showy

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despond

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to become discouraged, dejected or depressed

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nascent

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coming or having recently come into existence

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importunate

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troublesomely urgent; overly persistent in demand

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protozoa

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microscopic, one-celled animals often found in contaminated water

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pugnacious

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having a quarrelsome or combative nature

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empleomania

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a manic compulsion to hold public office

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fracas

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a noisy quarrel

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paradigm

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a clear example; a philosophical framework

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helmsman

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the person at the helm

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passel

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a large number or amount

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titter

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to laugh in a nervous or suppressed manner

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demagogue

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a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power

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stomacher

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the center front section of a decorated separate piece for a bodice

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blarney

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false but charming talk that often flatters the listener

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sphygmomanometer

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an instrument for measuring arterial blood pressure

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treachery

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violation of allegiance or of faith and confidence; an act of perfidy or treason

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corrugate

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to form or shape into wrinkles or folds or into alternating ridges and grooves

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ford

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a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading

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armature

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a structure for offense or defense; iron or steel that connects the poles of a magnet

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ebullition

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a sudden violent outburst or display; the act, process, or state of boiling or bubbling up

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daub

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to cover or coat with soft adhesive matter

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sagacious

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of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment; discerning

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orographic

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of or relating to mountains

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aegis

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protection; patronage; sponsorship

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calico

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cotton cloth imported from India; a spotted animal

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magnanimous

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showing or suggesting nobility of feeling and generosity of mind

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lea

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arable land used temporarily for hay or grazing; grassland; pasture

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aplomb

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confident composure or self-assurance

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vernal

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of, relating to, or occurring in the spring

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gird

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to encircle as with a belt; to prepare as for action

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wry

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bent, twisted, or turned out of shape; cleverly and often ironically humorous

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drouth

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a chronic shortage or lack of something; drought

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skint

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without money; penniless

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grippe

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an acute febrile contagious virus disease

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a grate for broiling food; something consisting of or covered with a network

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fully or abundantly provided or filled

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ardent

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characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity

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marchioness

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the wife or widow of a marquess

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superfluous

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exceeding what is sufficient or necessary

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penchant

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a strong and continued inclination; liking

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cleavable

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capable of being split

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epicene

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having but one form to indicate either sex; having characteristics typical of the other sex

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shill

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one who acts as a decoy for a pitchman or gambler; a promoter

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supplicate

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to make a humble entreaty; to ask humbly and earnestly of

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ardor

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an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling; extreme vigor or energy

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lineament

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an outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure; a distinguishing or characteristic feature

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sedan

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a chair for carrying one person that is borne on poles by two people

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tacit

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expressed or carried on without words or speech

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emprise

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an adventurous, daring, or chivalric enterprise

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incessant

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continuing or following without interruption

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saltpeter

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potassium nitrate; a crystalline salt used in making gunpowder, as a fertilizer, and in medicine

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arroyo

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a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region

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prow

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the bow of a ship; a pointed projecting front part

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perfervid

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marked by overwrought or exaggerated emotion; excessively fervent

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syncope

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loss of consciousness resulting from insufficient blood flow to the brain; faint

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palpable

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capable of being touched or felt; easily perceptible

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antediluvian

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of or relating to the period before the flood described in the bible

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nubbin

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something that is stunted, undeveloped, or imperfect; a small usually projecting part or bit

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rampart

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a protective barrier; a broad embankment raised as a fortification

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aneroid

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an instrument that measures changes in air pressure without using a liquid

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parlous

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dangerously shrewd or cunning; full of danger or risk

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imperturbable

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marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness

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restive

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stubbornly resisting control; marked by impatience or uneasiness

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histrionic

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deliberately affected; overly dramatic or emotional; theatrical

Vocab 1201 - 1300 (1 decks)

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