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English 1 Honors > English Vocab Set 26 > Flashcards

English Vocab Set 26 Flashcards

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Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
1
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determined, faithful

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resolute

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2
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one who appreciates fine things

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connoisseur

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3
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mild word or phrase substituted for an offensive one

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euphemism

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4
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overly scholarly

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pedantic

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5
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pompous speech

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bombast

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6
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overbearing, proud

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arrogant

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7
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one who hates humanity

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misanthrope

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8
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taunt, deride

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jeer

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9
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seemingly honest while not being so

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disingenuous

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10
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appropriateness, social acceptability

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propriety

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