31 Flashcards

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Lissome

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Thin supple and graceful

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Supple

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Not stiff or hard

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Olio

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Collection of things

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Melange

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A mixture

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Pilfering

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Steal

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Bald

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Clear and obvious

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Tacit

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Understood or implied without being stated

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Equable

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Not easily disturbed or angered

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Priggish

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Self righteously moralistic and superior

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Impious

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Not showing respect or reverence

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Bootless

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Ineffectual or useless

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Accrual

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Accumulate or receive

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Homage

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Special honour or respect shown openly

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Somber

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Dark or gloomy

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Uninhibited

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Expressing ones feeling or thought without restraint

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Prurient

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Having or encouraging interest in sexual matters

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Wry

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Mocking humor

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Puritanical

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Practicing strict religious or moral behavior

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Partisan

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A strong supporter

A member of an armed group to fight

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Bedazzled

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Greatly impressed with brilliance or skill

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Flabbergasted

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Surprise someone greatly

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Astonish

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Surprise or impress greatly

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Pyrrhic

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Won at too great a cost

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Sobriety

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The quality of being staid

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Aghast
Filled with horror or shock
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Pacific
Peaceful in character or intent
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Effusive
Expressing feelings of gratitude or approval
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Wizened
Shriveled or wrinkled with age
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Hale
Strong and healthy
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Satire
Use of humor
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Farcical
Laughter