Vocab 11 Flashcards
1
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fortuitous (adj)
A
happening by accident or chance rather than design.
2
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gesticulate (verb)
A
use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words.
3
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gyration (noun)
A
a rapid movement in a circle or spiral; a whirling motion.
4
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malaise (noun)
A
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness
5
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nexus (noun)
A
a connection or link between things, persons, or events especially that is or is part of a chain of causation.
6
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rapport (noun)
A
a close and harmonious relationship
7
Q
somnolent (adj)
A
sleepy; drowsy.
8
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stringent (adj)
A
tight, constricted
9
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umbrage (noun)
A
offense or annoyance.
10
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verbiage (noun)
A
speech or writing that uses too many words or excessively technical expressions.
