Semester 1 Exams Vocab Flashcards

1
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irrevocable

A

not capible of being changed

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2
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reprieve

A

a relief from harm or discomfort

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3
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infernal

A

characteristics of the underworld

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4
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delude

A

be dishonest with

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5
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reminisce

A

recall the past

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6
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pompous

A

having or showing the attitude of the people who speak and behave in a formal and serious way and showing self importance

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7
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sentimental

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appealing to the emotions espessially in an excessive way

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8
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fanciful

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unreal, imagination

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9
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ironic

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using words that mean the opposite of what you think in order to be funny

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10
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pessimestic

A

to look for a negative outlook

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11
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weariness

A

temorary loss of strength and energy from hard work

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12
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apathy

A

an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

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13
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reverberate

A

have a long or continuing effect

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14
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vehement

A

strong angry feelings

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15
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tulment

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violent agitation

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16
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inconspicuous

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not prominent or readily noticable

17
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quagmire

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a solf wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

18
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eloquence

A

powerful and effective feelings

19
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tedium

A

dullness owing to length or slowness

20
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obscurity

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an umimportant and not well known standing

21
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falter

A

more hesitatingly, as if about to give way

22
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subsequent

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following in time or order

23
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revulsion

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intense aversion

24
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solemn

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dignified and somber in manner or character

25
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casualty

A

someone injured or killed in a military engagement