Semester 2 Word List 6-7 Flashcards by Jason Moore | Brainscape

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Bristle

A

to show irritation

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Adultation

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strong admiration; worship

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Decoy

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lure; trap; trick

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Erratic

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wandering; irregular

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Historonic

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theatrical; exaggerated

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Laud

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Praise

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Obstreperous

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Noisy and boisterous

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Portend

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Fortell

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Retraction

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withdrawal; cancellation of a statement

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Titter

A

giggle quietly

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Adversity

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Hardship

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Broach

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start to discuss; approach

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Deference

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Respect

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Esoteric

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obscure and difficult to understand

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Hoary

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Old

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Lavish

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on a grand scale; wasteful

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Obtuse

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Mentally Dull

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Portent

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a warning sign; omen

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Revere

A

worship

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Tome

A

Large book