Modernism Flashcards
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Astute
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Adjective-clever; shrewd
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Arrogance
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(N.) overbearing pride
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Arrogance
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(N.) overbearing pride
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Astute
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Adjective-clever; shrewd
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Forge
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Verb-to form, shape, or produce
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Lissome
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Adjective-easy and graceful in movement
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Obsequiously
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Adverb-much too willing to obey
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Garrulous
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Adjective -tiresomely talkative
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Imperturbable
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Adjective-not easily disturbed or annoyed
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Litany
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Noun-a repetitive chant or recital
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Luxuriate
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Verb-to throughly enjoy; take delight in
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Pervade
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Verb-spread through out
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Virginia Woolf
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Upper middle class
Educated at home
Bloomsbury Group (book club)
Stream of consciousness
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“The Duchess and the Jeweler” what did Oliver Bacon do in his youth
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Sold stolen dogs then cheap watches
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Why does Oliver make the Duchess wait ten minutes?
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Because he can (he’s important)
