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English Vocab D Flashcards

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Fortnight (n)

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two weeks

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Paddock (n)

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a small field where animals are kept

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Alacrity (n)

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cheerful readiness to do something

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Cogent (adj)

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clear to the mind to believe

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Deaden (v)

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to make something weaker

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Perverse (adj)

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wrong in a way that others feel it offensive

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Mirth (n)

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happiness and laughter

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Ardor (n)

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extreme vigor or energy

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Mawkish (adj)

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sad or romantic in a foolish and exaggerated way

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Fidget (v)

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to make a lot of small movements because of nervousness

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Cavernous (adj)

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resembling a large cave ; very large

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Cavity (n)

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a hole ; a hole in a tooth by decay

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Motile (adj)

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moving or having the power to move by itself

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Rectify (v)

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to correct something that is wrong

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Hound (v)

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to chase or bother someone constantly

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Implore (v)

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to beg

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Consternation (n)

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a strong feeling of surprise that causes dissapointment

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Scold (v)

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to speak angrily to someone that has done wrong

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Avuncular (adj)

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friendly like an uncle

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Beseech (v)

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to beg ; implore

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Castrate (v)

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to remove the testes of an animal or person

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Sluggish (adj)

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moving slowly and lazily

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Petulant (adj)

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showing an angry attitude because of not getting what he wants

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Pennant (n)

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a long and thing pointed flag

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Aplomb (n)

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confidence and composure (esp.in a difficult situation)

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Derogatory (adj)

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showing a lack of respect

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Superfluous (adj)

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beyond what is necessary ; excessive

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Pertain (v)

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to relate to something

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Despondent (adj)

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sad and desperate

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Gusto (n)

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zest

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Plaintive (adj)

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expressing sadness

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Maul (v)

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to attack and injure someone

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Brim (v)

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to be completely filled with something

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Sardonic (adj)

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disdainful

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Navel (n)

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the small and hollow area in the middle of stomach

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Craggy

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rough and strong

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Effusive

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expressing a lot of emotion

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Squashy (adj)

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soft and easily pressed into different shape

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Mitten (n)

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a hand cover that has separate part for the thumb only

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Barnacle (n)

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a small shellfish that is attached to the rock underwater

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Frivolous (adj)

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silly and not serious

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Impervious (adj)

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Impenetrable

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Impinge (v)

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to collide with a sharp collision ; to have a negative effect ; to encroach

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Impugn (v)

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to dispute a claim ; to call a question

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Condescension (n)

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the attitude of believing that he is more intelligent and better than other people

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Portent (n)

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a sign or warning that something (especially bad thing) will happen

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Gong (n)

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gong

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Stupefy (v)

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to make someone unable to think clearly

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Bushel (n)

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a measure of capacity equals to 35 litre {used for dry goods} ; a container with one bushel capacity

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Brood (n,v)

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a family of young animals, especially a bird (n) / to worry (v)

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Dank (adj)

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damp

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Ruminate (v)

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to think deeply about something

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