Purple Hibiscus Flashcards
1
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Meticulously
A
with immense detail
2
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Coup
A
violent overthrow of government
3
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Iridescent
A
Rainbow-like refraction of light
4
Q
Gaily
A
happily
5
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Penitent
A
having remorse
6
Q
Bleat
A
Sheep noise
7
Q
Shroud
A
conceal
8
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Regalia
A
special dress
9
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Forebear
A
Ancestor
10
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Discernment
A
Discrimination
11
Q
Harmattan
A
Dry winds of West Africa Coast
12
Q
Apparation
A
Illusion
13
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Emboss
A
to decorate
14
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Raucous
A
making a loud noise
15
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Perpetual
A
Never ending
16
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Solidarity
A
Doing something in unity
17
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Gaping
A
Wide open
18
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Paltry
A
Small
19
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Flippant
A
non serious attitude
20
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Pagan
A
A person with not well known religious beliefs
21
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Intercede
A
Intervene on behalf of another
22
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Gesticulate
A
Use gestures to emphasize the point
23
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Pungent
A
Having a sharply strong taste/smell
24
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Rueful
A
Pitiable
25
Pretense
the act of pretending
26
Preening
to appear striking
27
Nostalgic
Missing the happiness of a former situation
