Ha Flashcards

1
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Covet

A

To Wish or long for, To feel immoderate desire for that which belongs to another

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2
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Ravine

A

Deep narrow canyon

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3
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Staid

A

of a steady and sober character; prudently reserved and colorless

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4
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Nimble

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Quick and light in movement, to be agile

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5
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Gamut

A

An entire range or a whole series

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6
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Loll

A

Lean, recline, or act lazy or indolently; lounge 

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7
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Vainglory

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Excessive, pretentious, and demonstrative vanity

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8
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Mordant

A

Bitingly sarcastic or harshly caustic 

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9
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Relent

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To yield or comply

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10
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Cow

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To intimidate, frighten with threats or show of force

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11
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Torpor

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Extreme sluggishness, lethargy or apathy; dullness 

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12
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Garrison

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Fort or outpost where troops are stationed; any military post

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13
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To List

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(Related to a vessel) is to incline or to cause to lean to one side

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14
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Verdant

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Green with vegetation

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15
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Quirt

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Is a riding whip with a short handle and braided rawhide leash

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16
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Extricate

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To release from entanglement or difficulty, disengage

17
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Prosper

A

To be successful

18
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Gelid

A

Icy or extremely cold; possessing a cold or unfriendly manner 

19
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Loquacity

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Talkativeness; the state of continual talking

20
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Vertex

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The highest point of anything; the Apex or Summit