List 8 (20 words) Flashcards
1
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Paltry
A
Small or meagre
2
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Consternation
A
Feelings of anxiety or dismay
3
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Precarious
A
Not securely held or in position
4
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Inebriate
A
To intoxicate
5
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Pragmatic
A
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
6
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Remorse
A
Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
7
Q
Complacent
A
Showing uncritical satisfaction with oneself
8
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Giddy
A
Having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall
9
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Voyeur
A
A person who enjoys seeing the pain and distress of others
10
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Caveat
A
A warning
11
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Illicit
A
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom
12
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Nay
A
Or rather
13
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Coarse
A
Rough or harsh in texture
14
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Coup
A
A sudden, violent seizure of power from the government
15
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Dispense
A
To distribute
