Monty's Bookmark: March Flashcards

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Pert

A

Lively or cheeky.

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2
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Propensity

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A natural inclination or tendency.

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3
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Acuity

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Sharpness or acuteness.

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4
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Filly

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A girl or young woman.

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5
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Jag

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A bout of unrestrained activity or emotion, especially drinking, crying, or laughing.

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6
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Echelon

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A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.

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7
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Amorous

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Having strong feelings of love.

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8
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Off-Kilter

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Not in the usual, expected, or correct condition or state.

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9
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Extol

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To praise highly.

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10
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Olfactory

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Relating to the sense of smell.

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11
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Diatribe

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A forceful and bitter attack against someone or something.

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12
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Orifice

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An opening.

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13
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Tressel

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A braced frame serving as a support.

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14
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Stogie

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A long, thin, inexpensive cigar.

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15
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Erstwhile

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In the past.

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16
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Coronary

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Relating to the arteries which surround and supply the heart.

17
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Reticence

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An unwillingness to do something or talk about something.

18
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Aspirate

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Breathe (something) in; inhale.

19
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Cicada

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A large, winged insect that makes a distinctive vibrating sound.

20
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Octogenarian

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A person aged between 80 and 89.