Brit Lit Flashcards

1
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Larceny

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Theft

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2
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Melancholy

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Sad.. Depressed

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3
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Meritorious

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Noble;worthy

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4
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Predecessors

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Someone that came before

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5
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Spasmodic

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Irregular

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6
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Subordinate

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Assistant.. Lower rank

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7
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Superfluous

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Extra.. Excessive

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8
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Depreciation

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Ridicule and belittlement

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9
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Dexterously

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Skillfully

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10
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Diffidence

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Shyness

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11
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Impetuosity

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Reckless enthusiasm

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12
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Judicious

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Wise and discreet

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13
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Pernicious

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Harmful .. Deadly

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14
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Prodigious

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Gigantic

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15
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Supplicant

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Someone who begs

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16
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Zealous

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Eager

17
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Fidelity

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Loyalty faithfulness

18
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Acquiescence

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Agreement.. Consent

19
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Demeanor

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Behavior

20
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Beguile

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To trick; deceive

21
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Despondent

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Depressed

22
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Eloquence

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Expressiveness

23
Q

Entreat

A

To beg

24
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Obdurate

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Firm

25
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Repugnance

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Distaste

26
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Tremulous

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Timid.. Cowardly

27
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Truculent

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Fierce