LOF VOCAB 2&3 Flashcards

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1
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unwilling or unable to believe something

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Incredulous

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2
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not connected with or relevant to something

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Irrelevant

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3
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having or showing a wish to do evil to others

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Malevolent

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4
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roll about or lie relaxed in mud or water, especially to keep cool, avoid biting insects, or spread scent

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Wallow

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5
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assuming power or authority without justification

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Imperious

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6
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a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate

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Bravado

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7
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so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing

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Ludicrous

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8
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not producing any or the desired effect

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Ineffectual

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9
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a very large aquatic creature

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Leviathan

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10
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a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting fiercely

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Clamor

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11
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refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority

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Mutinous

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12
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(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly

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Blatant

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13
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create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay

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Hinder

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14
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modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

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Diffident

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15
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intense and passionate feeling

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Fervor

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16
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make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters

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Vex

17
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treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one’s dignity

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Indignity

18
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express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions

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Rebuke

19
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expressing contempt or ridicule

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Derisive

20
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shaking or quivering slightly

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Tremulous

21
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expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way

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Rueful

22
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reserved, modest, and shy

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Demure

23
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make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive

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Daunted

24
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the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end

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Cessation

25
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tending to obstruct or harm

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Inimical