Unit 5 Vocabulary - General Flashcards
1
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Abnormal (adj.)
A
Not typical.
2
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Brood
A
- (v.) To worry about; to think about something in a distressed or troubled way.
- (n.) The offspring of animals; all the children in a family; a group of a particular breed or kind.
3
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Casual (adj.)
A
Not formal.
4
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Caustic (adj.)
A
Harsh; severe; biting
5
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Crude (adj.)
A
Lacking taste and tact.
6
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Enchant (v.)
A
To charm gently.
7
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Hospitable (adj.)
A
Friendly.
8
Q
Insinuate (v.)
A
To introduce or work into gradually, indirectly, and artfully; to hint.
9
Q
Meddle (v.)
A
To interfere; to intrude.
10
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Nurture (v.)
A
To promote the development of.
11
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Oppress (v.)
A
To overpower; to keep down by the cruel use of authority.
12
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Pamper (v.)
A
To gratify to excess.
13
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Procure (v.)
A
To obtain; to acquire.
14
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Snare
A
- (v.) To catch by trapping.
- (n.) A device used to capture someone or something.
15
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Tamper (v.)
A
To meddle with.
