Lesson 9 Flashcards

1
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auxiliary

A

adjective, giving assistance or
support

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2
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candid

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adjective, frank, sincere;
impartial; unposed

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3
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cubicle

A

noun, a small room or
compartment

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4
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drudgery

A

noun, work that is hard and
tiresome

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5
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envoy

A

noun, a representative or
messenger (as of a
government)

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6
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escalate

A

verb, to elevate; to
increase in intensity

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7
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expedient

A

adjective, advantageous; useful

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8
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feign

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verb, to pretend

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9
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flair

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noun, a natural quality,
talent, or skill; a
distinctive style

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10
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grievous

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adjective, causing sorrow or
pain; serious

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11
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heterogeneous

A

adjective, composed of different
kinds, diverse

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12
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horde

A

noun, a vast number (as of
people); a throng

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13
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impel

A

verb, to force, drive
forward

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14
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incredulous

A

adjective, disbelieving,
skeptical

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15
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inscribe

A

verb, to write or engrave;
to enter a name on a
list

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16
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monologue

A

noun, a speech by one
actor; a long talk by
one person

17
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prognosis

A

noun, a forecast of the
probable course and
outcome of a disease
or situation

18
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rasping

A

adjective, with a harsh, grating
sound

19
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repugnant

A

adjective, offensive,
disagreeable,
distasteful

20
Q

scuttle

A

verb, to sink a ship by
cutting holes in it;
to run hastily;
scurry