Chapters 4-6 Flashcards

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

to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle.

A

Disconcert

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

a building, esp. a large or impressive structure.

A

Edifice

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3
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air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.
Personality
one’s manner or bearing.

A

Mien

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

extremely large or great in size, amount, strength, extent, or the like; enormous.

A

Prodigious

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5
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inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity or grandeur; majestic.

of great majesty or dignity; venerable.

A

august

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6
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not meant to be taken seriously or literally.

not serious; humorous or frivolous.

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.

deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position.

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Venerable

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8
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respect or reverence paid or rendered.

special respect, honor, or esteem, publicly displayed or expressed.

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Homage

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9
Q

an outcast.

a despised or socially outcast person. Someone who’s Not accepted

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Pariah

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10
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not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like.

not revealing what one’s preference, feeling, or opinion is.

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Noncommittal

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