Vocab 16-17 Flashcards

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Demurred

Pure

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To say no, to refuse

Verb

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Craven

Raven

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Cowardly

Adjective

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Dulcet

Dull Sit

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Sweet or nice sound

Adjective

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Fickle

Pickle

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Always changing for no reason

Adjective

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Histrionic

History

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Theatrical, dramatic

Adjective

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Gird

Herd

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To encircle

Verb

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Rudimentary

Rude Elementary

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Basic, crude, undeveloped

Adjective

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Scrutinize

Screw eyes

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To look carefully

Verb

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Sonorous

Snorers

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Deep or rich sound

Adjective

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Truculent

Truck you lent

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Eager to fight

Adjective

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Unbridled

Bridle

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Violent, unrestrained

Adjective

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Chide

Lied

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To scold, to yell at

Verb

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Assuage

Massage

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To soothe

Verb

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Cubism

Cubes

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A style of art that uses cubes

Noun

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Divine

Vine

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To guess; foresee

Verb

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Elfin

Elephant

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Small; fairylike

Adjective

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Exhaustive

Exhaust Steve

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Thorough

Adjective

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Guise

Disguise

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Appearance

Noun

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Inclusive

In clues if

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Include all

Adjective

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Incongruous

Congress

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Not fitting

Adjective

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Laudable

Applaudable

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Worthy of praise

Adjective

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Riveted

Riveter

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Focused

Adjective

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Supplant

Plant

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To replace

Verb

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Wrest

Wrist

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To pull away

Verb