English vocabulary Flashcards

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apprehensive

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fearful that something bad will happen

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chastise

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to punish verbally or physically

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disposition

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a person’s usual attitude

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fret

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to worry constantly and visibly

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gravitate

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to be attracted to a place person or thing

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palpable

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clearly felt

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prominent

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important, famous, or noticeable

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remorse

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guilt for doing somethings wrong

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serene

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calm

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anguish

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severe mental or physical pain

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crescendo

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the most intense point reached

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exuberant

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full of energy and cheerfulness

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infringe

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to break a rule or law

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interdependence

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the reliance of two people or things on each other

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kindship

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a close connection or relation ship

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meticulous

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very careful and precise

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prestige

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respect and admiration

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relinquish

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to give up ownership

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reprieve

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a cancellation or delay of a punishment