Medium Drill Flashcards by Areeba Farooq

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fortitude

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mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty

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patois

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form of speech differing from standard ; jargon

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equanimity

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calmness;composure

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diffident

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reserved in manner; timid; shy

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consternation

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a sudden, alarming dread (fear) that results in utter confusion

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disportment

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to divert or amuse oneself

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vocation

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pursuit, employment

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canard

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false or baseless report or rumour

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pith

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essential or important part

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periphery

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external boundary; superficial

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facade

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appearance

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wheedle

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pursuade

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freewheel

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moving about freely and irresponsibly

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verdant

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inexperienced, unsophisticated

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supine

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lying on the back, face or front upward

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unremitting

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unending;incessant

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superflous

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excessive;unnecessary

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frisson

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sudden sensation of excitement

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panegyric

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formal or elaborate praise

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marring

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damage or scar

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precipitaing

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to hasten the occurrence of

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ennui

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boredom

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covetous

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greedy

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truculence

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fierce;cruel

hack

to damage; to cut

vistuoso

special knowledge in a field

inane

lacking sense or significance

inept

inappropriate or foolish

credulity

gullible;trusting too readily

ingenuity

cleverness

forsake

abandon or leave

brooked

bear or tolerate

beseech

implore urgently

beset

to attack

cull

to select or gather

sage

wise and judicious

prevaricator

liar

raconteur

skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly

pedantic

overly concerned with minute details

ostentatious

pretensious

genial

pleasantly cheerful