Great Expectations Vocab Flashcards
1
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Elude
A
Evade or escape by strength
2
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Consternation
A
Utter amazement
3
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Riveted
A
Held someone’s attention completely
4
Q
Goad
A
Urged to action
5
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Grovel
A
Crawling and creeping near the ground as a a sign of humility
6
Q
Pilfer
A
To steal. Especially a small amount at a time
7
Q
Sagacious
A
Wise
8
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Insolent
A
Insultingly arrogant, audaciously rude
9
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Obstructive
A
Forward in manner
10
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Fortuitous
A
Happening by chance, lucky
11
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Divined
A
To know by intuition or instinct
12
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Trepidation
A
Fear
13
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Morose
A
Gloomy, sullen
14
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Propitiate
A
Attempt to regain favor of another, especially one with power/authority
15
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Disconcerted
A
Unsettled or confused
16
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Amalgamation
A
Consolidation or merger
17
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Guileless
A
Candid, innocent, or naïve
18
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Disparagement
A
Ridicule or scorn
19
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Auspicious
A
Daring or bold oftenly in a reckless way
20
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Propensity
A
Inate tendency
