English Vocab G Flashcards by syaiful adrian | Brainscape

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Daft (adj)

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crazy ; foolish

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Tutelage (n)

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an act of guarding or giving protection

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Perfunctory (adj)

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done without care and passion

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Rancor (n)

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anger because of being treated unfairly

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Flagging (adj)

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weakening

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Affront (n)

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an insult

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Obviate (v)

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to make something no longer necessary

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Whiff (n)

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a slight smell of something

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Apocryphal (adj)

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well-known but probably untrue

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Squeal (v)

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to make a high-pitched noise

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Staid (adj)

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boring ; old-fashioned

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Parley (n)

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a discussion to settle a dispute

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Augur (v)

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to show something that might happen in the future

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Cachet (n)

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a seal indicating an official approval ; a prestige

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Phallic (adj)

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resembling a penis

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Transpire (v)

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to happen ; to become known

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Run-of-the-mill (adj)

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average ; not spectacular

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Vet (v)

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to investigate thoroughly

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Parch (v)

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to make something very dry

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Scald (v)

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to burn (something) with hot liquid or steam

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Tug (v)

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jerk ; pull ; heave

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Insipid (adj)

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dull ; tasteless

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Connoiseur (n)

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an expert of something (art,wine,food,etc)

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Fortwith (adv)

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immediately

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Rebuff (v)

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to reject rudely

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Canvass (v)

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to solicit people in certain area to get support for a political candidate, idea, etc