Chapter 5 vocab Flashcards

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bagatelle

A

trifle; something of little importance

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exacerbate

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make more severe or violent; aggravate

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forbearance

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self-control; patience

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garrulous

A

talking too much about unimportant things; loquacious; talkative

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moment

A

importance; consequence

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penchant

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strong leaning; fondness; liking

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reconcile

A

make friendly again

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refractory

A

hard to control; resisting authority; unruly; obstinate

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slatternly

A

dirty; untidy; slovenly

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transitory

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lasting a short time only; temporary; short-lived

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venial

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forgivable; pardonable; excusable

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veracity

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truthfulness; honesty

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