Spelling Test 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Arcane
A
Understood by few; mysterious or secret.
2
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Clandestine
A
Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
3
Q
Fuchsia
A
A vivid purplish-red colour like that of the sepals of a typical fuchsia flower.
4
Q
Haughty
A
Arrogantly superior and disdainful.
5
Q
Inveigle
A
Persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception.
6
Q
Guile
A
Sly or cunning intelligence.
7
Q
Mordant
A
(Especially of humour) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting.
8
Q
Obsequious
A
Obedient or attentive at an excessive or servile degree.
9
Q
Puce
A
Of a dark red or purple-brown colour.
10
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Umbrage
A
Offence or annoyance.
