Lesson 18 Flashcards by Kathryne Stull | Brainscape

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Antediluvian (adj)

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very, very old; antiqued

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clamor (n)

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unpleasant sound; noise

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Dearth (n)

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a scarcity or lack in supply

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Exuberant (adj)

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overflowing with vitality and good spirits

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Genial (adj)

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having a warm, friendly, and gracious manner

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intimate (v)

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to suggest; to hint at

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Luminous (adj)

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Having to do with or emitting light

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marred (adj)

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injured; spoiled; damaged; disfigured

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Neoteric (adj)

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of recent emergence; beginning; modern

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Profuse (adj)

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abundant, more than enough

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Raucous (adj)

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coarse sounding; loud and unruly

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servile (adj)

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servant-like very humble and submissive

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Scoff (v)

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to mock or jeer at; to make fun of

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tonic (n)

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an invigorating and revitalizing drink

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toxic (adj)

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poisonous

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