English Voc 4 Flashcards

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Accost

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to approach and speak to first

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Acrimonious

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stinging, bitter in temper or tone

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Bigot

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one obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his own belief or opinion

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Censure

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blame, criticize

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Cessation

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a stopping, ceasing

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Deleterious

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harmful

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Elaboration

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addition of details; intricacy

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Fastidious

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overly demanding or hard to please; excessively careful in regard to details

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Glutton

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someone who eats too much

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Hedonism

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belief that pleasure is the sole aim in life

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Impede

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to stop in progress, obstruct, hinder

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Impetuous

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rushing with force and violence

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13
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Legacy

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gift made by will

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Marred

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damaged, disfigured

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Obstinate

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stubborn

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Pariah

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an outcast; one who is rejected by a social group or organization

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Salubrious

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healthy; conducive to well being; beneficial; healthful

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Temper

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to moderate; tone down or restrain

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Unkempt

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not combed;untidy, not well kept

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Verbose

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wordy