Lesson 6 Flashcards

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Feeling of ill will or resentment

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Animosity

Hostility, Antagonism, Hatred

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Occurring quickly and without warning

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Abrupt

Sudden, Unexpected

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In a state of chaos (utter confusion)

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Chaotic

Disordered, Confused

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Warm and friendly

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Cordial

Gracious, Genial, Amiable

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Exercise a commanding or guiding influence over

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Dominate

Rule, Control, Govern

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State of being embarrassed (made self-conscious, confused, and ill at ease)

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Embarrassment

Discomfiture, Confusion, Perplexity

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No longer existing

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Extinct

Dead, Defunct

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Give pleasure or satisfaction to

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Gratify

Please, Delight, Gladden

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make (someone) used to something

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Habituate

Accustom, Acclimate

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Having many interrelated parts, difficult to understand

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Intricate

Complex, Complicated

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Lacking in firmness or severity; not strict

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Lax

Carless, Negligent

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Capable of being touched, felt, or perceived

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Palpable

Tangible, Noticeable, Obvious

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Become less severe, harsh, or strict

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Relent

Moderate, Abate, Yield

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Stratagem intended to deceive

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Ruse

Trick, Subterfuge, Artifice

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Having habits of a solven (person negligent of neatness or cleanliness)

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Slovenly

Untidy, Sloppy, Slipshod

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Vigorous or bitter disagreement

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Strife

Discord, Conflict, Fighting

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Having a huge appetite

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Voracious

Ravenous, Insatiable

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Promoting health of body or mind

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Wholesome

Good, Healthful, Beneficial

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Full of wiles (deceitful tricks)

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Wily

Sly, Crafty, Cunning

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Have a strong desire or craving

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Yearn

Long, Pine, Hunger