New Vocab- List 5 Flashcards
1
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brawny
A
muscular
2
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decathlon
A
an athletic competition with 10 events
3
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equivocate
A
speak ambiguously; avoid telling the truth
4
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hieroglyphics
A
picture writings; writings which are difficult to read
5
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larceny
A
theft, robbery, stealing
6
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obsession
A
a dominating concern
7
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ponderous
A
weighty, slow and heavy
8
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retention
A
preservation, withholding
9
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timorous
A
cowardly, fearful
10
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adroit
A
skillful
11
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brevity
A
being brief
12
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decorum
A
dignified, correct behavior
13
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err
A
make a mistake
14
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hinder
A
obstruct
15
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largess
A
generosity
