Vocab 2 Flashcards
1
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imperious (adj.)
A
bossy and commanding without having real authority
2
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dour (adj. )
A
stern, joyless
3
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carp (v.)
A
to annoy and pester, especially by complaining
4
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upbraid (v.)
A
to criticize or scold severely
5
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pugnacious (adj.)
A
eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
6
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querulous (adj.)
A
whiny, complaining
6
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scathing (adj.)
A
sharp, critical, hurtful
6
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reprove (v.)
A
to scold, rebuke
6
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implacable (adj.)
A
incapable of being pleased, helped, or satisfied
6
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obstinate (adj.)
A
not yielding easily, stubborn against someone or something
6
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pertinacious (adj.)
A
stubborn, not changing opinions or actions
