Gray Sleeve Flashcards

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Disparage

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To speak of or treat slightingly, depreciate, belittle

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Lithe

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Bending readily, pliant, limber, supple, flexible

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Upheaval

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Strong or violent change or disturbance(as in a society)

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Inscrutable

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Not easily understood, mysterious, unfathomable

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Malignant

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Feeling/showing of ill will or hatred

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Gape

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To stare with an open mouth, as in wonder

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Transfix

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To make or hold motionless

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Agitation

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To be disturbed

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Limpid

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Clear, transparent, free from obscurity

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Dubious

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Doubtful, marked by or occasioning doubt, questionable

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Forlorn

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Desolate or dreary, unhappy, miserable

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Phlegmatic

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No easily excited to action or display of emotion

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Coherent

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Logically connected, consistent

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Falter

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Hesitate or wafer in action, purpose, action, intent; to speak hesitantly or brokenly

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Morose

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Gloomily or sullenly, ill humored, characterized or expressing gloom

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Dejection

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Depression or lowness of spirits

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Impending

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About to happen, looming