English Quiz Flashcards
1
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Plight
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Noun
A difficult, unfortunate, or adverse situation
2
Q
Disdain
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Verb
To treat with contempt, to insult, to scoff
3
Q
Flout
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Verb
To show contempt, to insult, to scoff
4
Q
Sieve
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Noun
A utensil for sitting or straining
5
Q
Corporal
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Adjective
Of human body, bodily, physical
6
Q
Kindle
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Verb
To start a fire, to stir up, to incite or arouse
7
Q
Prologue
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Noun
Introductory remarks in a speech, play, or literary work
8
Q
Dispatch
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Verb
To transact or dispose of a matter promptly or speedily
9
Q
Esteem
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Noun
Favorable opinion or judgement, approval, and respect often blended with fondness
10
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Daunt
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Verb
To intimidate, to overcome with fear
