Untitled Deck Flashcards

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What does ‘Sorrow’ mean?

A

Deep sadness or regret.

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What does ‘Scarcely’ mean?

A

Barely; hardly.

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What is ‘Intrusion’?

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The act of entering without permission.

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4
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What does ‘Vicinity’ refer to?

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The area near or surrounding a particular place.

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What does ‘Linger’ mean?

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To remain or stay on in a place longer than necessary.

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What does ‘Embellished’ mean?

A

Made more attractive by adding decorative details.

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What does ‘Subdued’ mean?

A

Brought under control.

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What does ‘Steadfastly’ mean?

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With firm and unwavering commitment; resolutely.

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What does ‘Absurd’ mean?

A

Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.

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10
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What is a ‘Spectre’?

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A ghost or apparition.

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What does ‘Condescend’ mean?

A

Act in a way that implies superiority.

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What is ‘Dissension’?

A

Disagreement that leads to discord.

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13
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What does ‘Compelled’ mean?

A

Forced or obliged to do something.

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What does ‘Pine’ mean?

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To miss someone intensely and persistently.

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What does ‘Brood’ mean?

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To think deeply about something that makes one unhappy.

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What does ‘Flee’ mean?

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To run away from a place or situation of danger.

17
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What does ‘Dispatch’ mean?

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To send off to a destination quickly or promptly.

18
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What does ‘Sink’ mean?

A

To fall or drop to a lower level; to descend.

19
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What does ‘Yield’ mean?

A

To give way to or submit to something.

20
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What is ‘Dejection’?

A

A sad and depressed state; low spirits.

21
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What does ‘Incredulity’ mean?

A

The state of being unable to believe something.

22
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What does ‘Consternation’ mean?

A

A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

23
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What does ‘Rashness’ mean?

A

The quality of acting without careful consideration of the consequences.

24
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What does ‘Disdain’ mean?

A

To consider unworthy of one’s notice or respect.

25
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What does ‘Astonished’ mean?

A

Greatly surprised or impressed.

26
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What does ‘Endeavour’ mean?

A

An attempt to achieve a goal or objective.