The Newcomer Vocab 1 Flashcards
1
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mortuary
A
A funeral home or morgue.
2
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mottled
A
Marked with spots or smears of color.
3
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constrained
A
Appearing forced or overly controlled.
4
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concertinaed
A
Extend, compress, or collapse in folds like those of a concertina.
5
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bulbous
A
Fat, round, or bulging.
6
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pendulous
A
Hanging down loosely.
7
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pallor
A
An unhealthy pale appearance.
8
Q
factotum
A
An employee who does all kinds of work.
9
Q
solace
A
Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
10
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shilly-shally
A
Fail to act resolutely or decisively.
11
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athwart
A
From side to side of; across.
12
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reel
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to turn or move round and round
13
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callousness
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Insensitive and cruel disregard for others
14
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aversion
A
A strong dislike or disinclination.
15
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execration
A
the act of cursing or denouncing.
