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(ALL) 29 May 2022 Flashcards

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constituent

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element, component. Serving as part of a whole; component

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wheezed

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To breathe with difficulty, producing a hoarse whistling sound.

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census

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An official, usually periodic enumeration of a population, often including the collection of related demographic information.

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concubine

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Law A woman who cohabits with a man without being legally married to him.

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petulant

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pĕch′ə-lənt Unreasonably irritable or ill-tempered; peevish, impatient.

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peril

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a. Imminent danger: b. Exposure to the risk of harm or loss

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awe

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A feeling of respect or reverence mixed with dread and wonder, often inspired by something majestic or powerful

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enjoin

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To direct (a person) to do something; order or urge: I enjoin you to practice

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sneer

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A scornful facial expression characterized by a slight raising of one corner of the upper lip.

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sift

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To put (flour, for example) through a sieve in order to separate the fine from the coarse particles.

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orchard

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An area of land devoted to the cultivation of fruit or nut trees.

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consort

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A husband or wife, especially the spouse of a monarch. A companion or partner.

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sullen

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Showing a brooding ill humor or silent resentment; morose or sulky. . unwilling to talk or be sociable

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impetus

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ˈɪm pɪ təs an impelling movement or force; incentive or impulse; stimulus

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flick

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a. A light quick blow, jerk, or touch: b. The sound accompanying this motion.

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gown

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A long loose flowing garment, such as a robe or nightgown.

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drape

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To cover, hang, or decorate with cloth in loose folds

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poignant

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пойнйант Physically painful, sharply distressing or painful to the feelings

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effeminate

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ɪˈfɛmɪnɪt Having or showing qualities or characteristics more often associated with females than males; unmanly

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preliminary

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(prĭ-lĭm′ə-nĕr′ē)
adj.
Prior to or preparing for the main matter, action, or business; introductory or prefatory.

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recapitulate (recap)

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summarize

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suffuse

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spread, fill (liquid, light)

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contrive

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. To plan with cleverness

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courtyard

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ˈkɔrtˌyɑrd an open-sky area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings

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prattle

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To talk or chatter idly or meaninglessly

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ewer

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(ˈjuːə)
n
a large jug or pitcher with a wide mouth

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grievance

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  1. a real or imaginary wrong causing resentment and regarded as grounds for complaint
  2. a feeling of resentment or injustice at having been unfairly treated
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injunction

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  1. The act or an instance of enjoining; a command, directive, or order.
  2. Law A court order requiring a party to refrain from doing a particular act or to do a particular act.
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rueful

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Causing, feeling, or expressing sorrow or regret

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tacit

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  1. Not spoken: indicated tacit approval by smiling and winking.
  2. Implied by or inferred from actions or statements: Management has given its tacit approval to the plan.
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censure

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(ˈsɛnʃə)
n
severe disapproval; harsh criticism

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chagrin

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(ˈʃæɡrɪn)
n
a feeling of annoyance or mortification
vb (tr)
to embarrass and annoy; mortify

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mortify

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(ˈmɔːtɪˌfaɪ)
vb, -fies, -fying or -fied
1. (tr) to humiliate or cause to feel shame

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fang

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  1. Any of the hollow or grooved teeth of a venomous snake with which it injects venom.
  2. A long, sharp, pointed tooth, especially a canine tooth of a carnivorous animal, such as a dog or wolf, with which it seizes and tears its prey.
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furtive

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(ˈfɜːtɪv)
adj
characterized by stealth; sly and secretive

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errand

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(ˈɛr ənd) A short trip taken to perform a specified task, usually for another.
b. The purpose or object of such a trip: Your errand was to mail the letter.

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patrician

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  1. A person of refined upbringing, manners, and tastes.
  2. A member of an aristocracy; an aristocrat.
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hauteur

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(əʊˈtɜː)
n
pride; haughtiness, arrogance

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flaccid

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(ˈflæk sɪd, ˈflæs ɪd) 1. Lacking firmness; hanging limply: flaccid muscles.
2. Lacking force, vigor, or effectiveness: a flaccid acting performance.

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ennui

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ˈɒnwi a feeling of listlessness and general dissatisfaction resulting from lack of activity or excitement

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besmirch

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  1. To make dirty; soil.
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jest

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  1. A playful or frivolous mood or manner: spoken in jest.
  2. A playful remark; a witticism or joke.
  3. A playful or amusing act; a prank.
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succor

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(ˈsʌk ər) 1. help; relief; aid.
2. a person or thing that gives help, relief, or aid.

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martyr

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(ˈmɑr tər) 1. One who chooses to suffer death rather than renounce religious principles.

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prattle

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  1. (intr) to talk in a foolish or childish way; babble
  2. (tr) to utter in a foolish or childish way
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girdle

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a. A belt or sash worn around the waist.

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soporific

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(ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk)
adj
1. inducing sleep
2. drowsy; sleepy

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cuff

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To strike with or as if with the open hand; slap.
n.
A blow or slap with the open hand.

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dowry

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  1. Money or property brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
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lascivious

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(ləˈsɪvɪəs)
adj
1. lustful; lecherous
2. exciting sexual desire

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profound

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  1. Having, showing, or requiring great insight or understanding: a profound thinker; a profound analysis.
  2. Deeply felt or held; intense: profound contempt; a profound conviction.
  3. Thoroughgoing; far-reaching: profound social changes.
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ecumenism

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  1. A movement promoting unity among Christian churches or denominations.
  2. A movement promoting worldwide unity among religions through greater cooperation and improved understanding.
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grift

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  1. Money made dishonestly, as in a swindle.
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hawkish

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advocating an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs.
the administration’s hawkish stance

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candor

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congregation

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lynch

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recant

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surmount

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