language vacabulary Flashcards

1
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egregious

A

outstandingly bad

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2
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bumbling

A

acting confused

he is bumbling fool

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3
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dishevel

A

appearance

untidy

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4
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baffling

A

puzzling

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5
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lenient

A

not strict

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6
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repulsive personality

A

disgusting

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7
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audacious attempt

A

bold

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8
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parry a blow

A

ward of

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9
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prevalent disease

A

dangerous

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10
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ominous report

A

threatening

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11
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incredible story

A

interesting

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12
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an ophthalmologist

A

eye doctor

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13
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will supersede the old law

A

take the place of

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14
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anonymous

A

not known

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15
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autopsy

A

examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death.

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16
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indefatigable worker

A

tireless, persistence

17
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atheist

A

unbeliever in the existence of God.

18
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endless loquacity

A

talkativenes

19
Q

glib talker

A

smooth

20
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incorrigible optimist

A

beyond correction or reform

21
Q

an ocular problem

A

visual

22
Q

notorious demagogue

A

rabble rouser

23
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na’ive attitude

A

unsophisticated

24
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living in affluence

A

wealth

25
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simulate interest

A

pretend

26
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in retrospect

A

view of the past

27
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a gourmet

A

connoisseur of good food

28
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a magnanimous action

A

generous

29
Q

haggard

A

having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety; worn