Level 4 Words Flashcards

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Definition:

accidulous

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somewhat harsh

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Definition:

anile

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senile

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Definition:

anodyne

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a pain reliever

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Definition:

bugbear

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something to fear

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Definition:

cynosure

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something that guides or stands out

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Definition:

desuetude

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disuse

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Definition:

dudgeon

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a tantrum caused by being offended

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Definition:

ensorcelled

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bewitched; enchanted

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Definition:

eurytopic

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tolerant of many different environments

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Definition:

lapidary

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precise; cutting

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Definition:

mephitic

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foul-smelling

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Definition:

meshuga

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foolish

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Definition:

numinous

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mysterious in a holy way

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Definition:

otiose

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useless; lazy

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Definition:

philander

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to have casual or unfaithful sex

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ragamuffin

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a dirty, poor person or child

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revanche

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revenge

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roborant

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an invigorating drug

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schadenfreude

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enjoyment from others’ troubles

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sere

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dried; withered

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slatternly

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untidy or promiscuous

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sumptuary

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made to prevent overindulgence

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titular

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relating to a title

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usury

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charging a high interest rate to take advantage of someone