Unit 6 Flashcards

1
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Abashed

A

Embarrassed or ashamed

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2
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Aloof

A

Standing apart from others by choice

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3
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Articulate

A

To pronounce distinctly

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4
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Bask

A

Expose one self to pleasant warmth

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5
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Defect

A

An imperfection or flaw

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6
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Finesse

A

A delicate skill

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7
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Flaunt

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To wave or flutter showily

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8
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Forthright

A

Frank or straightforward

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9
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Genial

A

Pleasantly cheerful or warm

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10
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Instill

A

To add gradually

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11
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Ostracize

A

To exclude from a group

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12
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Premonition

A

Forewarning of a future event

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13
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Pseudonym

A

A pen name assumed by an author

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14
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Purge

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To wash away impurities

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15
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Rehabilitate

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To restore to good condition

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16
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Repercussion

A

An effect of an action

17
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Resolute

A

Bold or determined

18
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Retentive

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Able to hold or keep

19
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Scapegoat

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A person carrying blame for others