Lesson 1 Flashcards

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Licentious

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adj.

Morally unrestrained

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Numismatist

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n.

A coin collector

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Paucity

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n.

A scarcity, lack

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Fatalistic

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adj.

Believing that all events in life are inevitable and determined by fate

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Obtrude

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v.

To force oneself into a situation uninvited

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Pensive

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adj.

Dreamily thoughtful

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Lackadaisical

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adj.

Uninterested; listless

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Alienate

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v.

To turn away feelings or affections

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Elated

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adj.

In high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful

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Epigram

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n.

A witty saying expressing a single thought or observing

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