List 12 Flashcards

1
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vague

A

unclear

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paradox

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a contradiction, something that doesn’t fit or shouldn’t be true

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3
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grotesque

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odd or unnatural, ugly, horrible

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4
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astound

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to shock with wonder and suprise

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5
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cascade

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a waterfall, to fall or tumble

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6
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jeer

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to mock in an abusive way

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7
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merge

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to blend together

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8
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rabble

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a disorderly crowd, a mob

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9
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benevolence

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inclination to do good, goodness

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10
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barrage

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an overwhelming quantity aimed at someone or something

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11
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pungent

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having a sharp, strong smell or taste, usually unpleasant

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12
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felicity

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happiness, bliss

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13
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aeronautic

A

relating to aircrafts

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14
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grovel

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to beg

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15
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recur

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to occur again

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16
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indictment

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a formal accusation of crime

17
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gregarious

A

sociable

18
Q

novice

A

a beginner

19
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convene

A

to assemble or meet

20
Q

residue

A

a remainder, a remnant