Lesson 9 Flashcards

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1
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What does dowdy mean?

A

to have an uninteresting apperance

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2
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What does dreary mean?

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to cause unhappiness

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3
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What is a drivel?

A

foolish writing or speech

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4
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What does dubious man?

A

uncertain

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5
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What is ecstasy?`

A

a state of very great happiness

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6
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What is an egress?

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a way to get out of a place

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7
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What is an elegy?

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a sad poem

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8
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What does eloquent mean?

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to have the ability to use language clearly

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9
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What does elucidate mean?

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to give a clarifying explanation

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10
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What does elusive mean?

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to be hard to understand

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11
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What does emaciated mean?

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to become thin because of hunger or disease

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12
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What does embody mean?

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to represent something in a clear way

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13
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What does eminent mean?

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proniment

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14
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What does endow mean?

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to provide with money to support

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15
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What is an enigma?

A

something difficult to explain

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16
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What does enthrall mean?

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to hold someone’s attention

17
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What does entice mean?

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to attract someone

18
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What is an entourage?

A

a group of people who assists someone

19
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What does equable mean?

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to be typical with horses

20
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What does equitable mean?

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to be fair