20 Words Flashcards
1
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Elude
A
Evade or escape from by cunning or strength
2
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Consternation
A
utter amazement or paralyzing dismay
3
Q
Riveted
A
held someone’s attention completely
4
Q
Goad
A
to urge to action
5
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pilfer
A
to steal, especially a small amount at a time
6
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grovel
A
crawling and creeping near the ground as a sign of humility, penance
7
Q
Sagacious
A
wise; showing keen judgment, insight, and foresight
8
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Insolent
A
insultingly arrogant; audaciously rude
9
Q
obtrusive
A
forward in manner
10
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fortuitous
A
happening by chance; lucky
11
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divined
A
to know by intuition or instinct
12
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trepidation
A
fear
13
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Morose
A
gloomy, sullen
14
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propitiate
A
to appease, especially an angry authority or deity
15
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disconcerted
A
unsettled, confused
