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Unit 3 Flashcards

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Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
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Incessantly

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Continuing for a long time without stopping

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Propensity

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A tendency to demonstrate a particular behavior

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Imperturbable

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Not easily worried, distressed, or agitated

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Pique

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Bad mood

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Taciturn

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Silent by nature

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Gasconade

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Extravagant boasting; boastful talk

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Vanquish

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To defeat in battle

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Denizen

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Resident

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Oracle

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Source of wisdom

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Adobe

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Dwelling place; home

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Melancholy

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Gloom or sad

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12
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Repose

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To rest or relax

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Singular

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Unusual, remarkable, unique

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Daunted

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Frightened or intimidated

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Surmise

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To guess

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Resolute

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Firm or determined

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Dolefully

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Mournful

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Prowess

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Superior strength, courage, daring, especially in battle

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Peculiar

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Belonging particular or primarily to Omer person, group or kind

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Ostentatious

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Display meant to impress others, boastful showiness

21
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Parsimony

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Extreme economy; stinginess

22
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Censurer

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One who expressed strong disapproval or harsh criticism

23
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Piety

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Religious devotion; reverence for God

24
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Contagion

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The spreading of disease

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Impetuosity

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Unthinking action

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Pervade

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To spread throughout

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Courtier

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A member of a royal court

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Grotesque

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Having a bizarre, fantastic appearance

29
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License

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A lack of restrictions on behavior; freedom

30
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Sagacious

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Wise

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Amble

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To walk slowly

32
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Bivouac

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A temporary camp without cover/tents

33
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Sublime

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Of such great excellence or beauty that inspires great admiration

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