English vocab week 5 Flashcards

1
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Clamorously

A

making a loud and confused noise

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2
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Sauntered

A

walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort.

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3
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Ceased

A

bring or come to an end.

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4
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Inquisitive

A

curious or inquiring

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5
Q

Protruded

A

extend beyond or above a surface

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6
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Solemnly

A

in a formal and dignified manner

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7
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Gesticulating

A

use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words

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8
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Speculation

A

the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence

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9
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Fragment

A

a small part broken or separated off something

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10
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Dignity

A

the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

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11
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Quavering

A

(of a person’s voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

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12
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Luminous

A

full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.

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13
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Isolation

A

the process or fact of isolating or being isolated.

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14
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Ululation

A

howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief

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15
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Innocence

A

the state, quality, or fact of being innocent of a crime or offense.

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