English 25-26 Flashcards
1
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nonconformist
A
a person who doesn’t behave according to generally accepted customs and ideas; someone who acts and thinks differently from most others
2
Q
burly
A
Large in body; sturdy
3
Q
amble
A
walk at a slow pace
4
Q
prevail
A
win a victory; triumph; overcome
5
Q
exaggerate
A
make something seem bigger, better, or worse than it really is; overstate
6
Q
humility
A
having a modest view of oneself; humbleness
7
Q
lag
A
fail to keep up; fall behind
8
Q
indisputable
A
impossible to question; undeniable
9
Q
valiant
A
Brave; courageous
10
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parody
A
a (usually humorous) imitation of a particular writer, artist, genre