Temp Flashcards
1
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plaintive
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melancholy; mournful
2
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abstinence
A
the giving up of certain pleasures
3
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credo
A
statement of belief or principle; creed
4
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malign
A
to speak evil of
5
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continence
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self-control; abstention from sexual activity
6
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stygian
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dark and gloomy, hellish
7
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supplicant
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one who asks humbly and earnestly
8
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sporadic
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irregular
9
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fracas
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a loud quarrel; brawl
10
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impassive
A
showing no emotion
11
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viable
A
capable of working successfully; feasible
12
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strut
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to swagger, display to impress others
13
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sidereal
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relating to the stars
14
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ruse
A
trick, crafty stratagem
15
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soliloquy
A
literary or dramatic speech by one character, not adressed to others
16
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discretion
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quality of showing self-restraint in speech or actions
17
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fulsome
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so excessive as to be disgusting
18
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copious
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abundant; plentiful
19
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disparage
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to belittle
20
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grouse
A
to complain
