Chapters 4,5,6 Flashcards

1
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to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle

A

Disconcert

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2
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a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance.

A

Edifice

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3
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air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.

A

Mien

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4
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extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.

A

Prodigious

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5
Q

inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity or grandeur; majestic

A

August

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6
Q

not meant to be taken seriously or literally

A

Facetious

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7
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commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character

A

Venerable

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8
Q

respect or reverence paid or rendered

A

Homage

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9
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not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like

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Noncommittal

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