non fiction vocabulary Flashcards
1
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shrewdly
A
wisely, in a clever way
2
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eloquence
A
forceful, convincing speech
3
Q
retaliate
A
to get revenge, get even
4
Q
indignant
A
angry because of an action that seems wrong
5
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cynical
A
mistrustful of others’ sincerity
6
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speculating
A
thinking about different possibilities, guessing what might happen
7
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incredulous
A
unable or unwilling to believe something
8
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insinuation
A
a suggestion or hint intended to insult
9
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ultimate
A
final, most important
10
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taunt
A
to make fun of
11
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articulate
A
able to express oneself clearly in words
12
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emulate
A
to imitate or copy
13
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painstaking
A
very careful
14
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rehabilitation
A
the restoring of a person’s ability to lead a useful life
15
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feign
A
to pretend
