English vocab Flashcards

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Anguished

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Adj, To inflict with distress, suffering or pain

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Cowering

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verb, to crouch, as in fear or shame

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Indignation

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noun, strong displeasure at something considered unjust

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Recumbent

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Adj, lying down; reclining; leaning

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Mollified

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Adj, having been pacified or appeased, or showing appeasment

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Retorted

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verb, to reply to, usually in a sharp or retaliatory way

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Morosely

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adverb, in a sullen, gloomy, or ill humored way

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Complacently

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adverb, in a pleased or self-satisfied way, often without awareness of some potential danger or defect

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Belligerently

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Adj, waging war; engaged in war

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Gingerly

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adverb, with great care or caution; warily

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Liniment

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noun, A liquid or semi liquid preparation for rubbing on or applying to the skin, as for sprains and bruises

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Monotonous

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Adj, lacking in variety; tediously unvarying

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Bemused

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Adj, Bewildered or confused

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Contemplated

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verb, to view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully

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Ominously

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adverb, in a way that suggests that something bad is going to happen

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Derogatory

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adj, tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory

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Imperiously

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adverb, in a domineering or haughty manner

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Skeptically

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adj, doubtful about a particular thing

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complacency

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noun, a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger

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Contemptuously

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adverb, in a way that expresses contempt or disdain