The Secret of Bees #1-20 Flashcards

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a person who has the chronic inability to obtain sufficient sleep.

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Insomniac

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overconfident or rude in doing something when not entitled or qualified to do it.

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Presumptuous

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ugly and unpleasant disposition or temper.

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Orneriness

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a regular geometric pattern of rows of “V” shaped lines.

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Herringbone

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to bring an image or picture of something to mind.

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Conjure

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a small chick; at Easter dyed a different color

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Biddy

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an offensive term that deliberately insults somebody’s intellect.

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Imbecile

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to drink and become noisy, especially in a group.

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Carousing

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an insolent smile expressing feelings of superiority and self-satisfaction.

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Smirking

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to cut or scoop a hole or groove in something, usually with a small tool.

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Gouged

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unaware of somebody or something.

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Oblivious

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a tiny speck or particle.

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Motes

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to walk in a way that is intended to attract attention, especially by swaying the hips.

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Sashaying

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not worried, concerned, or upset.

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Unperturbed

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showing or expressing boldness or a complete lack of shame.

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Brazen

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a natural tendency to do something well.

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Aptitude

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having a scruffy, dirty or shabby appearance.

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Mangy

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to swear in a way that insults religion.

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Blaspheme

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having rainbow colors that appear to move and change as the angle at which they are seen changes.

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Iridescent

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a light plain-weave cotton fabric with checks in white and another color.

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Gingham