Lesson 5 Flashcards
1
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Consternation
A
Dismay or worry, concern
2
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Conundrum
A
A puzzle or dilemma, a problem
3
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Coterie
A
A small group of people who share interests and associate freely, a clique
4
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Emollient
A
Something softening, soothing to the skin
5
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Expiate
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To atone, to make amends for
6
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Extricate
A
To release, disentangle
7
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Flippancy
A
Disrespect
8
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Foist
A
To pass of as worthy or real
9
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Incongruous
A
Incompatible, not harmonious to the situation or surroundings
10
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Inconcuous
A
Harmless
11
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Inveterate
A
Habitual, continuing
12
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Plethora
A
Abundance, excess
13
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Preamble
A
A preliminary statement
14
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Soluble
A
Easily dissolved
15
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Vitriolic
A
Bitterly spiteful, caustic
