English II part 2 vocab 2 Flashcards
1
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irreverent
A
lacking respect for serious things
2
Q
languorous
A
tired, still, or innactive
3
Q
laudatory
A
expressing praise
4
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melancholy
A
sad with no reason
5
Q
naïve
A
lack of wisdom or experience
6
Q
nostalgic
A
feeling happy of reminders of the past
7
Q
poignant
A
evoking a sense of sadness or regret
8
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reminiscing
A
enjoying memories of a past event
9
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reticent
A
not readily revealing thoughts or feelings
10
Q
reverent
A
feeling of deep respect
11
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sarcastic
A
using irony to mock
12
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satirical
A
ridicules using irony
13
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somber
A
dull or dark
14
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strident
A
loud and harsh
15
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subdued
A
lacking intensity or strength
