Set 23 Flashcards

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allusive

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using or containing suggestion rather than explicit mention

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astute

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having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage

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commence

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begin

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convalescent

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(of a person) recovering from an illness or medical treatment

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curb

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a check or restraint on something

a type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horse’s lower jaw; used as a check

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decry

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publicly denounce

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duress

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threats, violence, constraints or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement

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evoke

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bring or recall (a feeling, memory or image) to the conscious mind

invoke (a spirit or deity)

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fawn

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(of a person) give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection, typically in order to gain favor

(of a deer) produce young

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fret

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be constantly or visibly anxious

gradually wear away (something) by rubbing or gnawing

flow or move in small waves

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glib

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(of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow

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headstrong

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energetically willful and determined

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intermittent

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occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady

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ire

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anger

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languid

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(of a person, manner or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort

weak or faint from illness or fatigue

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lull

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make (someone) feel deceptively secure or confident

calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements

a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity

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mettlesome

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(of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage; lively

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mollify

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appease the anger or anxiety of (someone)

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nonplussed

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so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react

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precipitous

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(of an action) done suddenly and without consideration

dangerously high or steep

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pretentious

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attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed

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profound

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(of a state, quality or emotion) very great or intense

(of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight

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propagate

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spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc) widely

breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock

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recourse

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a source of help in a difficult situation

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refute

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prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove

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regress

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return to a former or less developed state

27
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repercussion

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an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one

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replenish

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restore (a stock or supply) to a former level or condition

29
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vigilant

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keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties