English vocabulary Flashcards
1
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apprehensive
A
fearful that something bad will happen
2
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chastise
A
to punish verbally or physically
3
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disposition
A
a person’s usual attitude
4
Q
fret
A
to worry constantly and visibly
5
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gravitate
A
to be attracted to a place person or thing
6
Q
palpable
A
clearly felt
7
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prominent
A
important, famous, or noticeable
8
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remorse
A
guilt for doing somethings wrong
9
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serene
A
calm
10
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anguish
A
severe mental or physical pain
11
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crescendo
A
the most intense point reached
12
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exuberant
A
full of energy and cheerfulness
13
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infringe
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to break a rule or law
14
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interdependence
A
the reliance of two people or things on each other
15
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kindship
A
a close connection or relation ship
16
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meticulous
A
very careful and precise
17
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prestige
A
respect and admiration
18
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relinquish
A
to give up ownership
19
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reprieve
A
a cancellation or delay of a punishment
