Lesson 25,26,27 Flashcards

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1
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Lazily slow or relaxed, lacking spirit of energy;weak

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Languid

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2
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A. Drowsy or sluggish indifference;apathy b. An unconscious state resembling deep sleep

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Lethargy

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3
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In a condition of inactivity or rest

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Quiescent

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4
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A. The act or condition of resting;relaxation. Peace of mind;composure

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Repose

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5
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A. Laziness;indolence

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Sloth

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6
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To walk while asleep

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Somnambulate

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7
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Drowsiness; sleepiness

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Somnolence

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8
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Causing or tending to cause sleep; drowsy

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Soporific

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9
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A condition of reduced sensibility or consciousness; daze

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Stupor

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10
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To make something seem greater;exaggerate

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Aggrandize

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11
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The condition of exceeding reasonable or proper limits;extravagance

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Exorbitance

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12
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Characterized by pretended or affected grandeur;

Pompous

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Grandiose

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13
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An exaggerated statement often used as a figure of speech

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Hyperbole

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14
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Not temperate or moderate

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Intemperate

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15
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To preoccupy the mind excessively

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Obsess

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16
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The state of having or displaying great wealth and luxury

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Opulence

17
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Recklessly wasteful or extravagant.

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Profligate

18
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To gratify to excess, to satisfy fully

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Satiate

19
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Beyond what is required or sufficient; extra

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Superfluous

20
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A natural attraction;liking

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Affinity

21
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Active hatred; a hostile attitude

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Animosity

22
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A strong feeling of dislike, distaste, or opposition

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Antipathy

23
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Maked by or showing warmth of emotion or desire;passionate

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Ardent

24
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Deserving to be regarded with a feeling of dislike and disrespect

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Contemptible

25
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To consider or reject as unworthy;treat as inferior; scorn

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Disdain

26
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Inspired with love; charmed; captivated

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Enamored

27
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To destroy the affection or friendliness of; to make hostile or unsympathetic; alienate

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Estrange

28
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A definite and habitual liking; inclination

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Penchant

29
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A feeling of strong dislike or distaste

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Repugnance

30
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Characterized by procrastination, tending to cause a delay

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Dilatory