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136-180 Flashcards

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1
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Danse macabre

A

Dance of death

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Monosyllabic

A

Having only one syllable, as the word no

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Anonymity

A

The state or quality of being anonymous

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Ubiquitous

A

Existing or being everywhere

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Animosity

A

A feeling of strong dislike

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Ignominious

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Humiliating

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Misogyny

A

Dislike of women

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Anomalous

A

Irregular

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Leonine

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Of or relating to the lion

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Corpulent

A

Fat

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Belie

A

Misrepresent

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12
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Buoy

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To keep afloat

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13
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Exacerbate

A

Aggravate

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Chagrin

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A feeling of vexation

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15
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Reprisal

A

Retaliation against an enemy

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Deplore

A

To regret deeply or strongly

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Epoch

A

A particular period of time marked by distinctive features

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Epithet

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Any word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality

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Orthodox

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Relating to approved form of any doctrine

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Paradox

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Contradictory nature

21
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Allusion

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A passing or casual reference

22
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Obfuscate

A

To confuse

23
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Indignant

A

Feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust

24
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Ambiguous

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Open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations

25
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Euphemism

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The substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive

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Quaint

A

Having an old fashioned attractiveness or charm

27
Q

Deride

A

To laugh at in contempt

28
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Prose

A

The ordinary form of spoken or written language

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Narrative

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A story or account of events

30
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Dissuade

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To deter by advice or persuasion

31
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Mar

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To damage or spoil to a certain extent

32
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Abashed

A

Ashamed or embarrassed

33
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Indifferent

A

Without interest or concern

34
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Admonition

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A caution, piece of advice, or counsel against something

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Enervate

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To deprive of force or strength

36
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Infer

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To derive by reasoning

37
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Surreal

A

Unreal

38
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Brusque

A

Abrupt in manner

39
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Analogous

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Having an analogy

40
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Laudatory

A

Containing or expressing praise

41
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Vituperation

A

Verbal abuse

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Expedient

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Conducive to advantage or interest

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Unabashed

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Not ashamed

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Prowess

A

Exceptional or Superior ability

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Acute

A

Intense

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