quiz 17-32 Flashcards
1
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diffidence
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shyness, reserve, unassertiveness
2
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discursive
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rambling, moving from one topic to another randomly
3
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disentangle
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to unravel, extricate
4
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disinclenation
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a desire to avoid, aversion
5
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dubious
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doubtful, not clear
6
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ebullient
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overflowing with excitement, showing enthusiasm
7
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ferocity
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savagery
8
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flourish
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to thrive, to grow well
9
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foliage
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leaves of a plant, leafage
10
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furtive
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secret in an underhanded way, stealthy
11
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gravity
A
seriousness, importance
12
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impervious
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incapable of being entered or penetrated, not capable of being damaged
13
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incantation
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a spell, written or recited formula of words designed for a particular effect
14
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inscrutable
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difficult to understand, mysterious
15
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interminable
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having or seeming to have no end, wearisomely protracted
