House Taken Over Vocab List Flashcards

1
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A large entrance or reception room or area

A

Vestibule

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2
Q

Impossible to correct or redress

A

Irremediable

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3
Q

Paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters

A

Stationery

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4
Q

Coils of worsted yarn

A

Skein

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5
Q

Sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time

A

Worthwhile

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6
Q

In a softened tone

A

Muted

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7
Q

In a blunt direct manner

A

Brusquely

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8
Q

A tiny piece of anything

A

Mote

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9
Q

An implement with a handle and a free swinging stick

A

Flail

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10
Q

In a mistaken manner

A

Erroneously

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11
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Filled to satisfaction with food or drink

A

Replete

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12
Q

Being or made softer or less loud or clear

A

Muffled

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13
Q

Belonging to or active during the night

A

Nocturnal

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14
Q

Adroitness in using the hands

A

Dexterity

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15
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Not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand

A

Indistinct

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16
Q

A wall hanging of heavy fabric with pictorial designs

A

Tapestry

17
Q

Characteristic of a father

A

Paternal

18
Q

Essential

A

Indispensable

19
Q

Yielding material gain

A

Profitable

20
Q

Not clearly understood or expressed

A

Obscure