Vocab 2 Flashcards by Jessica Speakman | Brainscape

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Derision

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Ridicule

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Parody

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Imitation in comedy

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Tremulous

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Fearful; trembling

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Demented

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Mentally ill; insane

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Inquisitive

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Curious

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Gesticulate

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To make gestures when speaking

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Somber

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Dismal or depressing

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Assimilate

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To take in; absorb

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Exult

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Joyful

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Myopia

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Nearsightedness; lack of foresight

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Luminous

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Giving off light

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Pinnacle

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Tall, pointed formation; high point

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Truculent

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Inclined to fight

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Ineffectual

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Insufficient to produce a desired effect

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Talisman

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An object marked with magic signs

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Acrid

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Burning, biting, or irritating to the taste or smell

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Eclipse

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To overshadow or dim

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Inimical

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Unfriendly

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Ululation

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A wailing cry

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Ensconce

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To settle comfortably and securely