Vocab 10/23 Flashcards

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Atone

A

make amends for

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Cleft

A

split or divided

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Affluent

A

having an abundance of money or possessions of value

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Modest

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limited in size or scope

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Unscrupulous

A

not honest

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Render

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cause to become

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Oscillate

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move or swing from side to side regularly

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Reverie

A

daydream

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Atrophy

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undergo weakening or degeneration as through lack of use

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Sallow

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unhealthy looking

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Disdain

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lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

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Garrulous

A

useless conversation

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13
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Affliction

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a cause of great suffering and distress

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Wayward

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difficult to manage

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Glaring

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extremely obvious

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Furtive

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secret and sly

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Exhilarating

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thrilling or invigorating

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Aloofness

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a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner

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Squall

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utter a sudden loud cry

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Bleak

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offering little or no help