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Semester 1 Flashcards

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Prance

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verb - spring forward on the hind legs

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Conviction

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noun - an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

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Populace

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noun - people in general considered as a whole

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Scowl

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Verb - frown with displeasure

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Sheepish

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adjective - showing a sense of shame

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Sly

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adjective - marked by skill in deception

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Barren

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adjective - completely wanting or lacking

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Frail

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adjective - physically weak

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Furnished

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adjective - provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

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Mistrust

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verb - regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

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Stoop

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verb - bend one’s back forward from the waist on down

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Periscope

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noun - an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field

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Prodigy

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noun - an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration

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Static

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noun - a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference

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Ventriloquist

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noun - a performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy

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Austerity

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noun - condition of lacking pleasure or luxury; severe self discipline

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Beguile

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verb - to trick or deceive

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Flout

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verb - to mock

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Feign

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verb - to pretend; to fake

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Lamentable

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full of sorrow; mournful or sad

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Concord

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noun - a state in which people or things agree with each other and exist together peacefully

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Discourse

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noun - written or spoken communication

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Enmity

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noun - the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

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Expound

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verb - present and explain (a theory) in detail

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Paragon

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noun - a person or thing regarded to as a perfect example

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Amends

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noun - something done to make up for a fault or mistake

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Audacious

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verb - bold; showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

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Gait

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noun - a manner of walking

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Reprehend

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verb - to find fault with; reprimand

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Transfigure

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verb - transform; into something more beautiful or elevated

English Exam Vocab 7 (1 decks)

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