Sula Vocabulary Flashcards
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Fathom
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v. (transitive) to understand after much thought
2
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Sovereign
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n. a supreme ruler
3
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Interminably
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adv. in a manner that is endless (often used with exaggerated claims)
4
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Epithet
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n. a word or phrase used as a term of abuse
5
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Acquiesce
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v. (intransitive) to accept something reluctantly but without protest
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Insouciant
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adj. showing a casual lack of concern
7
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Predilection
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n. a tendency to think favorably of something in particular
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Puerile
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adj. childishly foolish
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Aberration
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n. a departure from the normal, usual, or expected course, typically one that is unwelcome
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Timbre
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n. the character or quality of a musical sound or voice
