DAY 23 Flashcards

1
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allusive

A

making indirect references or hints

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2
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astute

A

having the ability to notice and understand things clearly

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3
Q

commence

A

begin or start

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4
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convalescent

A

recovering from illness or treatment

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5
Q

curb

A

restrict or control

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6
Q

decry

A

publicly criticize or condemn

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7
Q

duress

A

compulsion by threat or force

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8
Q

evoke

A

bring to mind or produce a reaction

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9
Q

fawn

A

display exaggerated affection or flattery, usually to gain favor

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10
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fret

A

be constantly or visibly worried or anxious

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11
Q

glib

A

fluent but insincere and shallow

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12
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headstrong

A

determined to have one’s own way; stubborn

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13
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intermittent

A

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous

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14
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ire

A

anger or wrath

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15
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languid

A
  1. casual and relaxed; slow
  2. weak from disease or weariness
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16
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lull

A
  1. weak from disease or weariness
  2. a brief pause or delay in activity
17
Q

mettlesome

A

spirited and brave

18
Q

mollify

A

calm or reduce the anger or anxiety of someone

19
Q

neutralize

A

counteract or cancel the effect of something

20
Q

nonplussed

A

unsure about what to say or do; confused

21
Q

precipitous

A
  1. extremely steep
  2. (of an action) done quickly and without care
22
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pretentious

A

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance than is actually possessed

23
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profound

A

(of a person or idea) having deep insight or knowledge

24
Q

propagate

A

spread or promote widely

25
Q

recourse

A

a source of help or strategies used in a difficult situation

26
Q

refute

A

prove to be wrong or false

27
Q

regress

A

prove to be wrong or false

28
Q

repercussion

A

an unintended consequence of an event or action

29
Q

replenish

A

fill something up again

30
Q

vigilant

A

keeping careful watch for dangers or difficulties