OMAM Ch2 Flashcards

1
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Scoff

A

Expression of scornful derision

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2
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Slough

A

Lack of progress or activity

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3
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Mollified

A

To appease the anger or anxiety of someone

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4
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Derogatory

A

Showing critical or disrespectful attitude

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5
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Pungnacious

A

Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight

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6
Q

Flounced

A

Go or move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner

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7
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Gingerly

A

Gently; in a careful or cautious manner

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8
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Plaintively

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Sounding sad or mournful

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9
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Handy

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Convenient to handle or use

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10
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Decisive

A

Settling an issue; producing a definite result

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11
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Ominous

A

Giving impression that something bad will happen

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12
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Complacent

A

Smug

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13
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Jeering

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Making rude and mocking remarks loudly

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14
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Bewildered

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Cause someone to become perplexed and confused

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15
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Retorted

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Say something as an answer to a remark; sharply or angrily

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16
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Monotonous

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Dull, tedious, and repetitive; lacking variety

17
Q

Fawning

A

Display of exaggerated flattery or affection