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Lesson 2 Flashcards

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Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
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admittance, entry, connection, route, introduction

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access (n)

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fume, seethe, barb, irritant, irritate

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bristle (v)

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tolerate, bear, abide, allow

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brook (v)

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fickle, inconstant, impulsive, unpredictable, arbitrary, careless, temperamental

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capricious (adj)

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certainty, conviction, assurance, confidence, belief

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certitude (n):

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collusion, connivance, collaboration, involvement, guilt, manipulation

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complicity (n)

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tormented, troubled, agitated, anxious, distressed, hysterical, perturbed

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distraught (adj)

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exquisite, immaculate, flawless, precise, irreproachable, unerring

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impeccable (adj)

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assured, composed, calm, unruffled, equanimous, unflappable, undisturbed

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imperturable (adj)

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euphoric, exuberant, triumphant, exultant, overjoyed

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Jubilant (adj)

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soothe, placate, assuage, pacify, ameliorate, appease

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Mollify (v)

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base, bottom, low point, depression

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nadir (n)

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annoy irritate, chafe, provoke, exasperate, disgust, disturb, goad

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nettle (v)

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apex, zenith, peak, acme, apogee, summit, crown

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pinnacle (n)

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epidemic, plague, eruption, pandemic, spate

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rash (n)

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ardent, faithful, constant, loyal, stalwart, trustworthy, firm

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staunch (adj)

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magnificent, superb, outstanding, unparalleled, peerless, accomplished

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Superlative (adj)

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winding, labyrinthine, serpentine, circuitious, convoluted, meandering

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tortuous (adj)

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ubiquitous, prevalent, global, comprehensive, worldwide, omnipresent

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universal (adj)

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fatal, malignant, pernicious, destructive, baneful, noxious, toxic, septic

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virulent (adj)

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audacious, immature, imprudent, irrational, harebrained, overzealous, premature

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rash (v)

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