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Deck 32 Flashcards

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1
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CONTUMACIOUS

A

stubborn

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EMBROIL

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involve in hostility or argument

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WISPY

A

flimsy; frail; delicate

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CONTUSION

A

a bruise

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BEQUEATH

A

leave something in one’s will to be given after one’s death

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ZANY

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crazy; wacky

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OBSTREPEROUS

A

noisy, unruly

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ODIOUS

A

Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

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OFFICIOUS

A

Intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; interfering

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REPROBATE

A

evil, unprincipled

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REPROVE

A

to scold, rebuke

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SALIENT

A

significant, conspicuous

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VICISSITUDE

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A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

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PRUDENT

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Acting with or showing care and thought for the future

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TENTATIVELY

A

not certain or fixed

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FASTIDIOUS

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Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; meticulous

17
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INEBRIATION

A

drunkenness; intoxication

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MARSHAL

A

to gather together

19
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PAROCHIAL

A

narrow-minded; concerned only with local matters

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PROLETARIAN

A

member of the working class

21
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SKIRMISH

A

minor battle

22
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PARRY

A

ward off; avoid

23
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APPREHENSIVE

A

worried; fearful

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FITFUL

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not continuous; stopping and starting

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SMORGASBORD

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a large buffet; a table covered in food

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