Vocab 20 Flashcards

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caustic (adj)

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able to burn skin by chemical action.

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dissolute (adj)

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lacking restraint; morals

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ebullient (adj)

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cheerful and full of energy

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entourage (noun)

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a group of attendants or associates

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extol (verb)

A

praise enthusiastically.

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meet (verb)

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to touch or join

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poignant (adj)

A

evoking a sense of sadness or regret.

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resolute (adj)

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determined, and fixed.

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turgid (adj)

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something that’s swollen, typically by fluids

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xenophobic (adj)

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having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.

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