Deck 30 Flashcards

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Tergiversate

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To change sides/loyalties

To be evasive/ambiguous; equivocate

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Titillation

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To arouse, tease, or excite pleasurably and often superficially

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Titular

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Relating to the nature of a title
In name only
Bearing/giving a title

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Tony

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Stylish, classy

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Touchstone

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A criterion/standard by which judgment is made

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Traipse

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Walk heavily or tiredly

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Transmogrify

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Change or transform into a different shape, esp a grotesque or bizarre one

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Tribulation

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Grievous trouble; severe trial or suffering; hardship; distress

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Trove

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Collection of objects

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Trumpet

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Proclaim loudly or widely

“Blow one’s own trumpet” - Boast about oneself, brag

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Trundle (v.)

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To cause to roll along

A small wheel, roller

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Tumescence

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Swelling
Pompous and pretentious
Affected with many ideas/emotions

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Ululation

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To howl as a wolf

Lament loudly

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Unbridled

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Not controlled or restrained

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Uncouth

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Awkward, clumsy, ungraceful, unusual

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Undergirds

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To strengthen; secure by passing a rope, cable, or chain around the underside of an object
Give fundamental support

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Underpin

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To support from beneath, esp by a prop, while avoiding damaging or weakening the superstructure (replace/strengthen foundation)
Give strength or support to

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Underscore

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Emphasize

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Undue

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Unwarranted, excessive, unjustifiable

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Unscrupulous

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Conscienceless, unprincipled