Semester one English vocabulary Flashcards

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Supposition

A

An uncertain belief or assumption made without firm evidence.

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Nonchalance

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Lack of concern or enthusiasm, being casual and relaxed

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Ensconced

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Settled securely, placed comfortably or hidden away

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4
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Exhilarated

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Feeling happy, elated

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5
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Harass

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To constantly annoy someone or make them uncomfortable

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Substantial

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Significant, Of considerable imprortance

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Belligerent

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Inclined to fight, hostile

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Mesmerized

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Captivating, capturing someones complete attention

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Lumber

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To move in a slow heavy awkward way. Also refers to unused furniture

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Thwarting

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Preventing someone from accomplishing something, Frustrating

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Debacle (Deborah iykyk)

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A disaster, Sudden failure

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Endemic

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Regularly found or native to a particular area or environment; often used to describe diseases or species.

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Standardization

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The process of making things conform to a standard; establishing uniformity across products or services.

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Proficient

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Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having a high degree of knowledge or skill.

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Predisposition

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A tendency to behave in a certain way or to develop a particular condition; a susceptibility.

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16
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spontaneously

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Occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse or inclination; without premeditation or external stimulus.

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