DAY 29 Flashcards

1
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abscond

A

leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid capture

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2
Q

apogee

A

the peak or highest point of something

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3
Q

aspersion

A

a critical or damaging remark or criticism

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4
Q

bawdy

A

humorously dealing with sexual subjects; risqué in a comedic way

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5
Q

chagrin

A

a feeling of frustration, annoyance, or anger

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6
Q

collude

A

secretly cooperate for deceitful or fraudulent purposes

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7
Q

commiserate

A

express sympathy or sorrow with someone who has experienced misfortune

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8
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conflagration

A

a large, destructive fire

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9
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contretemps

A

a small disagreement or mishap

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10
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conviction

A

a strong belief or principle held with confidence

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11
Q

croon

A

sing softly, typically in a sentimental manner

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12
Q

depose

A

forcibly remove someone from office or power

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13
Q

detente

A

a period of improved relations between countries, especially when tensions have been high

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14
Q

dowdy

A

lacking style or elegance; out of fashion

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15
Q

echelon

A

a level or tier within a system or organization

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16
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ennui

A

a feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction due to a lack of excitement or interest

17
Q

expatiate

A

talk or write in great detail about a topic

18
Q

fraught

A

filled with tension, stress, or negative emotions

19
Q

fulcrum

A

the main factor or element that plays a pivotal role in a situation

20
Q

imbroglio

A

a complex and confusing situation, often of a messy or controversial nature

21
Q

jocund

A

merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness

22
Q

languish

A

become weak or feeble, often from neglect or lack of attention; experience prolonged suffering or distress

23
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nadir

A

the absolute lowest point or worst moment

24
Q

nimble

A

quick and agile in movement or thinking

25
Q

ominous

A

indicating that something unfavorable is likely to happen

26
Q

outlandish

A

strange, unusual, or bizarre in appearance or style

27
Q

propitious

A

favorable; advantageous

28
Q

prurient

A

displaying or prompting an undue interest in sexual matters

29
Q

sadistic

A

taking pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others

30
Q

zenith

A

the point at which something attains its maximum strength or power