english test Flashcards
1
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Disdainful
A
Showing contempt or lack of respect
2
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Irony
A
the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite. noun
3
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Nuptial
A
relating to marriage or weddings; wedding
4
Q
Mirth
A
usement, especially as expressed in laughter
5
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Languish
A
lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
6
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Virtuous
A
having or showing high moral standards. adjective
7
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Guise
A
an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something
8
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Paradox
A
seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true
9
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Obsessed
A
preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent
