English new words Flashcards by diara ratty | Brainscape

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solecism

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a socially awkward act

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resplendent

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shiny, glowing

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swarthy

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a dark colour or complexion

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innuedo

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an insinuation

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insinuation

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an unpleasant hint or suggestion

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notorious

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widely and unfavorably known

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diaphanous

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light, airy, transparent

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chicanery

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use of trickery to achieve political, financial, or legal purpose

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wanton

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undisciplined, lewd, lustful

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obtuse

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lacking quickness and sensibility/intellect

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toady

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flatters to hope gaining favours

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misanthrope

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a person who hates mankind or distrusts humankind

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dissuade

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persuade someone not to do something

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adroit

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skillful, dexterous

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haughty

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disdainfully proud

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disdainfully

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disliking something

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impudent

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casually rude

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irascible

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easily angered

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abnegation

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denial of comfort to oneself

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profligate

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extravagant

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altercation

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to fight or dispute

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impertinent

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rude or insolent

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seraphic

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angelic, sweet

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dilettante

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area of knowledge is not very serious

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truculent

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tending to argue or fight

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venerable

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deserving respect because of age or achievement

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egregious

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extremely bad

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laudable

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praiseworthy, admirable

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appraise

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to asses the worth of something

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beguile

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to trick or deceive {manipulate}

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fatuous

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silly/ foolish

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arable

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suitable for growing crops

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iridescent

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showing rainbow colours

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bard

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a poet, often a singer

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concise

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brief

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convoluted

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complicated

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parisomony

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stinginess

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delectable

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delicious

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penitent

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remorseful, regretful

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congregation

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a gathering of people, especially for religious purposes

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