Unit 3 Vocab. Flashcards

1
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Amble

A

walk slowly

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2
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Incessantly

A

continuing for a long time without stopping

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3
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Propensity

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a tendency to demonstrate a particular behavior

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4
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Imperturbable

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Not easily worried, distressed, or agitated.

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5
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Pique

A

Bad mood

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6
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Taciturn

A

silent in nature

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7
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Gasconade

A

extravagant boasting; boastful talk.

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8
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Vanquish

A

defeat in battle

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9
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Denizen

A

resident

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10
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Oracle

A

source of wisdom

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11
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Abode

A

dwelling place, home

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12
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Melancholy

A

gloom, sad

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13
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Repose

A

repose or relax

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14
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Daunted

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intimidated or frightened

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15
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Surmise

A

to guess

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16
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Resolut

A

Firm or determined ; unwavering

17
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Dolefully

18
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Prowess

A

superior strength, courage, daring, especially in battle

19
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Peculiar

A

Belonging particularly or primarily to one person, group, or kind

20
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Peculiar

A

Belonging particularly or primarily to one person, group, or kind

21
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Osterntation

A

Display men to impress others; boastful showiness

22
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parsimony

A

Extreme economy; stinginess

23
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Censurer

A

one who expresses strong disapproval or harsh criticism

24
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Piety

A

Religious devotion; reverence for God

25
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Contagion

A

the spreading of disease

26
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Dauntless

27
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Impetuosity

A

unthinking actions

28
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Penade

A

to spread throughout

29
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courtier

A

member of the royal court

30
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Grotesque

A

having a bizarre, fantastic appearance

31
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License

A

a lack of restriction on behavior , freedom

32
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Sagacious