SR 23-32 Flashcards

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Whim

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A sudden wish or desire

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Peculiar

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Not usual or normal

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Rippling

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To move in small waves

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Gourd

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Any one of several types of fruits that have a hard shell and that are used for decoration and not for eating

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Valiant

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Having or showing courage…very brave or courageous

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Boisterous

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Very noisy and active in a lively way

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Titter

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To laugh in a quiet and nervous way

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Tether

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A rope or chain that is used to tie an animal to a post or wall, so that it will stay in a particular area

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Calloused

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Not feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering of other people

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Hospitality

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The activity of providing food, drinks, etc. for people who are the guests or customers of an organization

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Shabby

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In poor condition especially because of age or use

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Torrent

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A large amount of something that is released suddenly

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Bulge

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To stick out in a round lump

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Gratification

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A source of satisfaction or pleasure

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Nauseated

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To cause (someone) to feel like vomiting

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Cinnabar

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Artificial red mercuric sulfide used especially as a pigment

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Groteque

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A style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature

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Irrational

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Not thinking clearly…not able to use reason or good judgment

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Fermented

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To go through a chemical change that results in the production of alcohol

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Petulant

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Having or showing the attitude of people who become angry and annoyed when they do not get what they want

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Imprudent

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Not wise or sensible…not prudent

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Typhoon

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An extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm that occurs especially in the region of the Philippines or the China Sea

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Resonate

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To continue to produce a loud, clear, deep sound for a long time