Awakening 2 Flashcards

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Consternation

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noun; feelings of anxiety or dismay

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alacrity

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noun; brisk and cheerful readiness

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tacit

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adjective; understood or implied without being stated

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expedient

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noun; a menas of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but may be considered immoral

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glibly

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adverb; being fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow

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rebuke

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noun; an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism

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candor

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noun; state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression

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entreatingly

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adverb; to do as to make an earnest request or petition

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poignant

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adjectivel keenly distressing to the feleigns

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coercion

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noun; practice of persuading someone to do

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perambulate

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verb; to walk or travel through or around

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impertuable

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adjective; unable to be upset or excited; calm

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languid

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adjective; showing or having very little strength, energy, or activity

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palpitant

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adjective; marked by trembling or throbbing

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effontery

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noun; very confident attitude or way of behaving that is shocking or rude

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