english midter 10 Flashcards

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drone

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to speak ina monotonous, boring tone

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2
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Debris

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scattered remains of something broken or destroyed

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3
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Imperious

A

domineering; overbearing

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4
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Pantomime

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communication by means of gesture

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5
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skeptical

A

having a doubting or questioning attitude

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6
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morose

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sad; gloomy

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7
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pugnacious

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eager to fight; belligerent

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8
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derogatory

A

belittling

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9
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derision

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scornfully, mocking behavior

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10
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subdue

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to quiet or to bring under control

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11
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reprehensible

A

deserving criticism; hateful

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12
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aloof

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distant or reserved in manner

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13
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scornful

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mocking; criticizing

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14
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indignation

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anger aroused by something unjust

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15
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contemptuous

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showing hatred

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16
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sullen

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gloomy or somber

17
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console

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to comfort

18
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belligerent

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eager to fight

19
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monotonous

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repetitiously dull