Lesson 6 Flashcards
1
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slightly ill
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indisposed
2
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grim and barren
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stark
3
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to seize property for official use
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commandeer
4
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to rush forward suddenly, usually from a defensive position
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sally
5
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the rhythmic flow of an activity, especially marching
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cadence
6
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favoritism shown to family or friends by those in power, especially in business or hiring practices
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nepotism
7
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to resent another’s success; to envy
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begrudge
8
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an influential person; a member of an elite group
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mandarin
9
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gluey; sticky
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glutinous
10
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deep-seated hostility, often mutual
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enmity
11
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to speak in dramatic, impassioned, or blustering manner
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declaim
12
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to inspire or influence; to saturate
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imbue
13
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an embarrassing public mistake or remark
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gaffe
14
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to drink in large quantities; to gulp
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quaff
15
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a lover of books
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bibliophile
