English Vocabulary 11/12 Flashcards

1
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Sylvan

A

Having to do with the forest; rural

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2
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Sensual

A

Having to do with the senses; tangible

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3
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Ditty

A

A simple song

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4
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Cloyed

A

Having too much of a good thing

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5
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Parching

A

Thirsting

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6
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Heifer

A

A young cos

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7
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Garland

A

a wreath of leaves or flowers worn as an honor

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8
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Pious

A

showing reverence to god; divine

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9
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Desolate

A

Lonely

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10
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Pastoral

A

A work of art that deals with the simple rural life of shepherds

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11
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Trammel

A

To hamper; to bind

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12
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Surcease

A

an end; death

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13
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Plague

A

to annoy; to afflict

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14
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Evenhanded

A

impartial; balanced and fair

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15
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Commend

A

to deliver; to entrust

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16
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Chalice

A

a cup

17
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Plead

A

To argue on behalf of someone; to support and persuade

18
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Cherubim

A

Plural form of a cherub; angel celestial being

19
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Courier

A

a messenger

20
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vaulting

A

overreaching ambitious