nouns Flashcards
1
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Levity
A
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time
2
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Conjecture
A
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
3
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Edification
A
the process of instructing or improving someone morally or intellectually
4
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temerity
A
unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition; rashness
5
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Torpor
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A state of physical or mental inactivity; sluggishness.
6
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Obeisance
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A gesture of respect or submission, often a bow or curtsy.
7
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Propriety
A
quality of conforming to societel standards or morals
8
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Vicissitude
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A variation in the course of something
9
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Lassitude
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A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
10
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Consternation
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A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion
