Set 7 Flashcards

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1
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Garnish

A

To decorate (mostly food)

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Unabridged

Example: “As an opulent, you must read the unabridged version of the book”, said the miser vehemently

A

Complete

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3
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Upright

A

Honest and responsible

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4
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Comport

Example: He comported himself to the ecosystem of his recently joined enterprise

A

1- Conduct oneself, behave
2- To accord or agree with

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5
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Multifaceted

Example: Love is multifaceted and varies from person to person

A

Having many different aspects or sides

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6
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Pantry

A

A small room where food is kept; larder

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7
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Scullery

A

A small room at the back of the kitchen where dishes are washed

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8
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Grim

A

Harsh

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9
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Bland

Example: His expression was bland and inscrutable

A

Ordinary

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Perilous

Example: The sudden noise by the guests was blatant, as the perilous snake was undulating all across the hallway, terrifying them.

A

Dangerous

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Recede

Example: He felt no inclination to recede from the agreement into which he had entered

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To move away and begin to disappear

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12
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Despise

A

To hate somebody/something very much

Synonyms: Odium, Aversion

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