English Vocab Words Flashcards
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subsequent
following time; in order
adroitly
skillful use of the hands
curtly
short; to the point
deportment
a manner in which one conducts himself/herself
ferret
to hunt; look for
indignation
anger aroused by something unjust
indictments
formal or written accusations about a crime
caustic
destroyed by chemical reaction; harmful
slur
an allegation about someone that will most likely damage their reputation
reconnaissance
a dangerous mission to gather information
dispassionately
without emotion
bizarre
odd; weird
concurred
to work together; to agree
epilouge
an additional chapter to a literary work
monotonous
boring; repetitive
replete
full with details
preposterous
contrary to nature; reason; or common sense
legacy
something recieved from an ancestor
superstitiously
in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretive; to have a suspicious appearance
cordial
warm and heartfelt
impromptu
made or done on short notice
exonerated
to relieve from responsibility or guilt
asphyxiation
lack of oxygen; not able to breathe
unobtrusively
not attracting attention
