Monkeys Paw Flashcards

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Amiably

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In a friendly and pleasant manner

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Torrent

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a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring of (something, typically words or feelings)

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Burly

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(of a person) large and strong; heavily built

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Proffered

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Hold out (something) to someone for acceptance; offer

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Presumptuous

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An idea that is taken to be true, and often used as the basis for other ideas, although it is not known for certain

behavior perceived as arrogant, disrespectful, and transgressing the limits of what is permitted or appropriate

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Keenly

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In an eager or enthusiastic manner

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Enthralled

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Capture the fascinated attention of

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Maligned

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Speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner

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Dubiously

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In a way that arouses suspicion, distrust, or uncertainty

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Credulity

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A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true

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Frivolous

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Not having any serious purpose or value

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Attribute

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A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something

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Avaricious

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having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain

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Furtively

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in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.

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Averted

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turn away (one’s eyes or thoughts)

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Compensation

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something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering

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Apathy

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lack of feeling or emotion

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Subdued

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(of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed

To bring under control

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Oppressive

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unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, especially on a minority or other subordinate group

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Reverberate

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(of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo

(of a place) appear to vibrate or be disturbed because of a loud noise.