Great Expectations Flashcards

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Elude

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Evade or escape from typically in a skillful or cunning way

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2
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Consternation

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Feelings of anxiety or dismay typically at something unexpected

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3
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Riveted

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Attract or completely engross someone

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4
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Goad

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Provoke or annoy so as to stimulate some action or reaction

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5
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Grovel

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Lie or move objectively on the ground with ones face downward

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6
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Pilfer

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To steal

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7
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Sagacious

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Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement

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8
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Insolent

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Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

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9
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Obtrusive

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Noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way

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10
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Fortuitous

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Happening by accident or chance rather then surprise

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11
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Divined

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Discover by guesswork or invention

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12
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Trepidation

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A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

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13
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Morose

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Sullen and I’ll tempered

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14
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Propitiate

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Win or regain the favor of by doing something that pleases them

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15
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Disconcerted

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Disturb the composure of; unsettle

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16
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Amalgamation

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The action, process or result of combing or uniting

17
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Guileless

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devoid or guile; innocent and without deception

18
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Disparagement

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speaking about someone in a negative way

19
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Auspicious

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Conducive to success; favorable

20
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Propensity

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An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way