29-10-18 Flashcards

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exude

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display strongly and openly

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2
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rhetoric

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persuassive speech including the figures of speech, but sometimes considered not sincere

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precarious

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not held in position, likely to fall

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4
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jutting

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extend out of the main body

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5
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hoarded

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accumulate and hide away

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6
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sanctity

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ultimate importance and imvaiability

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7
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Beguile

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Charm or enchant someone , especially in a deceptive way

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8
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Presage

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Indication, sign

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9
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Convulated

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Extremely complex and difficult to follow

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10
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Hector

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Talk to someone in a bully way

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11
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Inveigle

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Cajole, persuade someone to do somethingby flattery or deception

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12
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Ominous

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Threatening, menacing

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13
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Shrewd

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Having or showing Sharp powers of judgement; astute

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14
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Anachronistic

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Belonging to a period of other than mentioned

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15
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Providential

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Occuring at a favorable time

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16
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Simpatico

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Likable and easy to get with;

Having shared attributes or interests

17
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Amortize

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Gradually pay off the debt

18
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Inure

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Accustome someone to something

19
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Maudlin

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Mawkish, high sentimental

20
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Effusive

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Express gratitude with heartfelt manner

21
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Unbeknownst

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With

22
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Marginalized

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Treat as insignificant or peripheral