P+P Vocab Unit 2 Flashcards
1
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ostentatious
A
characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others
2
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trepidation
A
tremulous fear; alarm; agitation
3
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alleviate
A
to make easier to endure; lessen; mitigate
4
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avarice
A
insatiable greed for riches; inordinate, miserly desire to gain and hoard wealth
5
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hackneyed
A
made commonplace or trite; stale; banal
6
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alacrity
A
cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness
7
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countenance
A
appearance, especially the look or expression of the face
8
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discernible
A
capable of being discerned; distinguishable
9
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repine
A
to be fretfully discontented; fret; complain
10
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deportment
A
demeanor; conduct; behavior
11
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conciliate
A
to overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over
