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tkam vocab Flashcards

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sojourn (noun)

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a temporary stay

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vexation (noun)

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the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

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wallow (verb)

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to indulge in an unrestrained way

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mortification (noun)

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great embarrassment

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erratic (adjective)

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not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

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contentious (adjective)

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likely to cause an argument, controversial

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diminutive (adjective)

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extremely or unusually small

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fractious (adjective)

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irritable or quarrelsome

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amiable (adjective)

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friendly or pleasant manner

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diction (noun)

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the choice and use of words

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auspicious (adjective)

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showing or suggesting that future success is likely

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abominable (adjective)

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very bad or unpleasant

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melancholy (noun)

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a depression of spirits

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evasion (noun)

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a means of escaping or dodging

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assuaged (verb)

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to make an unpleasant feeling less intense

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taciturn (adjective)

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reserved in speech or writing

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repertoire (noun)

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a list of accomplishments

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vapid (adjective)

A

offering nothing stimulating or challenging

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malevolent (adjective)

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having or showing a wish to do evil to others

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concession (noun)

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a thing that is granted, especially in response to demand; a thing conceded

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aloof (adjective)

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removed or distant either physically or emotionally

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benevolence (noun)

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disposition to do good; an act of kindness or generosity

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placidly (adverb)

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serenely free of interruption or disturbance

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asinine (adjective)

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extremely foolish or utterly silly

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edify (verb)

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to instruct and improve, especially in moral and religious knowledge

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ramshackle (adjective)

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appearing ready to collapse; rickety

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teeter (verb)

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to move unsteadily; wobble

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malignant (adjective)

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tending to produce death or deterioration

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desolate (adjective)

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devoid of inhabitants and visitors, deserted

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inconspicuous (adjective)

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not readily noticeable

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foliage (noun)

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a cluster of leaves, flowers, or branches

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vehemently (adverb)

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marked by powerful or forceful energy

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apoplectic (adjective)

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extremely enraged

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umbrage (noun)

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a feeling of resentment toward an insult

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antagonize (verb)

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to provoke hostility

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reconnaissance (noun)

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a preliminary survey to gather information

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