VOCAB 205-216 Flashcards
1
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abomination n.
A
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
2
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benign adj.
A
gentle and kindly
3
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august adj.
A
respected and impressive
4
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connoisseur n.
A
an expert judge in matters of taste
5
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estuary n.
A
tidal mouth or a large river
6
Q
crestfallen adj.
A
sad and disappointed
7
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lugubrious adj.
A
looking or sounding sad and dismal
8
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moribund adj.
A
person at a point of death / terminal decline
9
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pall n.
A
dark cloud of smoke or dust, gloomy mood
10
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sepulcher n.
A
a small room of stone where a dead person is laid / tomb
11
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alacrity n.
A
brisk and cheerful readiness
12
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cravat n.
A
short, wide strip of fabric worn by men around the neck / necktie
