Book 18 Flashcards
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Brawn
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physical strength in contrast to intelligence.
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Pith
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soft or spongy tissue in plants or animals, in particular.
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Crone
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an old woman who is thin and ugly.
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Gloating
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gerund or present participle: gloating
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Cadge
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ask for or obtain (something to which one is not strictly entitled)
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Pernicious
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having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
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Glib
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(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow.
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Staunch
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loyal and committed in attitude.
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Pate
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Someone’s head
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Odious
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extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
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Rant
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speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way.
