List 1 Flashcards by Marissa Levenkron | Brainscape

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Feign

Verb

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To pretend

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Privy

Adjective

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(Privy to)

Privately informed of

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Supercilious

Adjective

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Disdainful, Contemptuous

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Fractious

Adjective

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Rebellious; Irritable

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Pungent

Adjective

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Sharply affecting taste or smell; acrid; acutely distressing

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Incredulous

Adjective

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Skeptical

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Deft

Adjective

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Skillful; nimble

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Bantering

Verb

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To exchange light, playful, teasing remarks

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Rancor

Noun

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Bitter resentment; Hatred; Malice

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Extemporize

Verb

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To do something impromptu

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Vigil

Noun

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A devotional watch( usually at night)

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Banns

Noun

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The ritual notice of an intended marriage

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Peremptory

Adjective

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Marked by self-assurance, imperious, masterful

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Contiguous

Adjective

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Touching; in contact; adjacent

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Hauteur

Noun

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Disdainful pride

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Omnibus

Noun

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Bus