English - WOTD quiz 5 Flashcards

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mirth

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n
happiness (often characterized by laughter)

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noxious

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adj
harmful; causing injury

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ominous

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adj
menacing; threatening; foreshadowing evil

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4
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prolific

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adj
producing a lot; productive

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5
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quintessential

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adj
the most perfect example of something; the most typical

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6
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reverie

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v
dreamy thoughts; a daydream

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sumptuous

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adj
expensive

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trepidation

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n
a fear

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umbrage

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n
a feeling of anger; offense

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