Vocab 121-150 Flashcards

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1
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laconic

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using very few words

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brusque

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abrupt speech

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3
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orotund

A

a full, imposing voice

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4
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dilapidation

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a condition of decay

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5
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depilation

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removal of hair

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6
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sanguine

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optimistic and positive

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7
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arrogate

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to take or claim without justification

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8
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vituperate

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blame or insult someone with strong language

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9
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pointed

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criticize in a direct way

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10
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torrid

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hot/dry

full of difficulty/tribulation

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11
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harbinger

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one who pioneers a change

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12
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effigy

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an image/representation of someone

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13
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cosseted

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to care for and protect someone

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14
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inundated

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overwhelm someone with things to deal with

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15
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guile

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sly intelligence

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16
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proscribe

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to forbid

17
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gordian

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intricate/complicated

18
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picayune

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petty/worthless

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paltry

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a small/meager amount

20
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egregious

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shocking, outstandingly bad

21
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irradiation

A

expose to radiation

22
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ebb

A

gradually reduce

23
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opine

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to hold an opinion

24
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rubicon

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to win a game

25
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jaunty

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cheerful

26
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covetous

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showing great desire to possess something

27
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rapacious

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excessively greedy

28
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August

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Magnificent

29
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Imbibe

A

To drink