trouble words LOF Flashcards
1
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ungainly
A
lacking grace in movement or posture
2
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inimical
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tending to obstruct or cause harm
3
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hamper
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prevent the progress or free movement of
4
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distend
A
swell from or as if from internal pressure
5
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cordon
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a series of sentinels or posts enclosing some place or thing
6
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ensconce
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fix firmly
7
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goad
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urge with or as if with a prod
8
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bramble
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any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
9
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inquisitive
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showing curiosity
10
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torrid
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extremely hot
11
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epaulette
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an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
12
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gilt
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having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
13
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parry
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impede the movement of
14
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essay
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make an effort or attempt
15
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myopia
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eyesight abnormality in which distant objects appear blurred