English Vocab Words Flashcards

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subsequent

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following time; in order

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adroitly

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skillful use of the hands

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3
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curtly

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short; to the point

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4
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deportment

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a manner in which one conducts himself/herself

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5
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ferret

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to hunt; look for

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6
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indignation

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anger aroused by something unjust

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7
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indictments

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formal or written accusations about a crime

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8
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caustic

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destroyed by chemical reaction; harmful

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9
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slur

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an allegation about someone that will most likely damage their reputation

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10
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reconnaissance

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a dangerous mission to gather information

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11
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dispassionately

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without emotion

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12
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bizarre

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odd; weird

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13
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concurred

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to work together; to agree

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14
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epilouge

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an additional chapter to a literary work

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monotonous

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boring; repetitive

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replete

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full with details

17
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preposterous

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contrary to nature; reason; or common sense

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legacy

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something recieved from an ancestor

19
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superstitiously

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in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretive; to have a suspicious appearance

20
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cordial

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warm and heartfelt

21
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impromptu

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made or done on short notice

22
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exonerated

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to relieve from responsibility or guilt

23
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asphyxiation

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lack of oxygen; not able to breathe

24
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unobtrusively

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not attracting attention

25
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purported

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appearing to be true but is not

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malevolence

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causing evil or harm