Lesson 18 Flashcards

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1
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What does maudlin mean?

A

to express too much emotion in a foolish way

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2
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What does meager mean?

A

to be lacking in quantity

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3
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What does meander mean?

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to have a lot of curves

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4
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What does meddlesome mean?

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to meddle in activities

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5
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What does meek mean?

A

to not want to argue

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6
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What does melancholic mean?

A

to have a very gloomy mood

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7
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What is a mendicant?

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someone who lives off by asking for food and money

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8
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What is a merit?

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a character or conduct deserving reward

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9
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What does mesmerize mean?

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to hold the attention of someone entirely

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10
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What is a metamorphosis?

A

a major change

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What does meticulous mean?

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to be very careful about doing something in a very neat way

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12
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What does mince mean?

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to cut or chop something into small pieces

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13
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What is a minutiae?

A

a very minor detail

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14
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What is a misanthrope?

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a person who dislikes humankind

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15
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What does misconstrue mean?

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to interpret wrongly

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16
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What is a misdemeanor?

A

a crime that is not serious

17
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What is a miser?

A

someone who hates to spend money

18
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What does mitigate mean?

A

to make something less harsh

19
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What does mnemonic mean?

A

to intend to help with memory

20
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What does mousy mean?

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`to be shy and quiet