part 2 , chapter 11-18 Flashcards

1
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Rotundity

A

The roundness of a 3D object

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2
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unperturbed

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free from emotional agitation or nervous tension

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3
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Nuance

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a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

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4
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coquettish

A

like a flirtatious woman

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5
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truculent

A

defiantly aggressive

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6
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perfunctory

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hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

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7
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bequest

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a gift or personal property by will

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8
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portmanteau

A

a large travelling bag made of stuff leather

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9
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spurious

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intended to deceive

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10
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unwitting

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not aware or knowing

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11
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implicity

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without doubting or questioning

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12
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indiscretion

A

the trait of lacking good judgment or tact

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13
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impassive

A

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility

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14
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rueful

A

feeling or expressing pain or sorrow

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15
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incidentally

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by the way(used to introduce a new topic)

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16
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quay

A

wharf usually built paralell to shorline

17
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sordid

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foul and run-down and repulsive

18
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perverse

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marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict

19
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undue

A

beyond normal limits

20
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impertinent

A

improperly forward or bold