Chapter 10 - Words meaning Annoying or Disgust Flashcards

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querulous

A

full of complaints

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maudlin

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overly sentimental

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mawkish

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overly and insincerely emotional; disgustingly emotional

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treacle

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cloyingly sentimental; overly sweet

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scabrous

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indecent; suggestive; rough to touch

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noisome

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offensive; foul (sound)

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fulsome

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overdone and insincere

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gadfly

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persistent; annoying person who continually pesters

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