Blue words 7 Flashcards
1
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ascertain
A
find something out for certain
2
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contend
A
struggle to surmount
3
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motley
A
incongrously varied
4
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callous
A
having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
5
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languid
A
weak from physical fatigue
6
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purport
A
appear to be
7
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contemptible
A
deserving contempt/despicable
8
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gratuitous
A
given free of charge
9
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derision
A
contemptuous ridicule
10
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belie
A
disguise/contradict
11
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salutary
A
beneficial
12
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disarming
A
having the effect of giving suspicion, esp through charm
13
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insolence
A
rude/disrespectful
14
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affability
A
geniality/friendly/cheerful
15
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equanimity
A
calm/equal minded
16
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truculence
A
quick to argue/fight
17
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abstruse
A
difficult to understand
18
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stilted
A
stiff/unnatural
19
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unequivocal
A
no doubt/unambiguous
20
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esoteric
A
obscure/arcane
21
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grating
A
harsh/unpleasant
22
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disdainful
A
showing lack of respect
23
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winnow
A
blow a current of air through
24
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chide
A
scold/rebuke
