Lesson 1 - 3 Vocab Words Flashcards
1
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mentally ill; insane
A
demented
2
Q
to sharpen
A
hone
3
Q
a narcotic used to cause sleep or bring relief
A
opiate
4
Q
an exaggerated portrayal of one’s features
A
caricature
5
Q
in a state of violent or destructive rage
A
berserk
6
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uninterested; listless
A
lackadaisical
7
Q
a witty saying or expression
A
epigram
8
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in high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful
A
elated
9
Q
pertaining to or constituting a major crime
A
felonious
10
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promoting equal rights for all people
A
eglitarian
11
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to besiege by encircling
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beleaguer
12
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a large, elaborate structure; an imposing building
A
edifice
13
Q
to eat or swallow greedily
A
gorge
14
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to turn away feelings of affections
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alienate
15
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one having a fanatical devotion to a country, gender, or religion, and displaying contempt for other countries, the opposite sex, or other beliefs
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chauvinist
