Part 2 Flashcards
1
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Trenchant (adj.)
A
Vigorous or incisive in expression or style
2
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Premonition (noun)
A
A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant
3
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Vacillating (adj.)
A
Wavering between different opinions or actions; irresolute
4
Q
Lugubrious (adj.)
A
Looking or sounding sad and dismal
5
Q
Sanctimonious (adj.)
A
Making a show of being morally superior to other people
6
Q
Loquacious (adj.)
A
Tending to talk a great deal; talkative
7
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Irascible (adj.)
A
Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered
8
Q
Placid (adj.)
A
Something done placidly happens in a calm manner
9
Q
Petulant (adj.)
A
(of a person or their manner) Childishly sulky or bad-tempered
10
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Fervently (adverb)
A
Very enthusiastically or passionately
