Final Exam Flashcards
1
Q
Contrition
A
Guilt
2
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En masse
A
In a group; all together
3
Q
Sagacious
A
Wise in a keen, practical way; shrewd
4
Q
Countenance
A
Face
5
Q
Denizen
A
Inhabitant or occupant of a place or region
6
Q
Kittled
A
Born
7
Q
Blasphemy
A
Abuse or contempt for God or sacred things
8
Q
Muse
A
Say thoughtfully
9
Q
Garrulity
A
Wordiness
10
Q
Reticence
A
Tendency to be silent or say little
11
Q
Melee
A
Confused fight
12
Q
Shillelagh
A
A club used in fights
13
Q
Quagmire
A
Soft, muddy ground
14
Q
Visceral
A
Arising from instinct or strong feelings; not intellectual or rational
15
Q
Usury
A
The lending of money at an unusually high or unlawful rate of interest
16
Q
Impunity
A
Freedom from injury, punishment, or other bad consequences
17
Q
Assail
A
Bother; trouble
18
Q
Duly
A
Rightly; suitably
19
Q
Prowess
A
Bravery; skill
20
Q
Viscous
A
Thick like heavy syrup; sticky
