unit 19/20 Flashcards
1
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ludicrous
A
so unbelievable as to seem ridiculous
2
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allude
A
to mention without getting into detail
3
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collusion
A
a secret agreement for wrong or unlawful purposes
4
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interlude
A
period between two events or scenes
5
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derisive
A
treating with ridicule; scornful
6
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risible
A
drawing laughter or amusement; ridiculous
7
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felicitous
A
perfectly suitable; appropriate
8
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infelicitous
A
unfortunate; unhappy
9
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felicity
A
happiness; bliss
10
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stigent
A
tightly limiting; severe
11
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stricture
A
a limit or restraint
12
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prestige
A
recognition or respect from others
13
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constrain
A
to hold in or keep back by force; confine
14
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abstruse
A
difficult to grasp or learn
15
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obtrusive
A
drawing attention to oneself in a negative way; unpleasantly noticeable
