Vocab 3 Flashcards

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Noun : a feeling of worry, shock, or confusion

The prospect of so much work filled him with…..

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Consternation

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(n.) someone who is young or inexperienced

As a ……. in the literary world, Malik had trouble finding a publisher for his first novel.

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neophyte

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Adjective: evil and cruel

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Fiendish

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Adverb:

in an opposite way

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Conversely

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Noun: the opposite

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Converse

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Noun: a long, angry speech expressing strong disapproval:
She launched into an angry/furious ….. about how she had been unfairly treated.
In a furious …… of abuse, the opposition spokesperson demanded the minister’s resignation.

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Tirade

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Adjective: not skilled or effective:
an ….. comment/remark
He was always rather ….at sport.
He was criticized for his ….. handling of the situation.
Dick was socially ….. and uncomfortable in the presence of women.

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Inept

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Noun : payment for harm, loss, or damage that has been caused to a person or an organization, or the fact of making such a payment:
E.g. The likelihood of the company making financial …… seems distant.
call for/pay/seek …..

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reparation

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Verb: to express excitement about something or great interest in it:
She couldn’t stop……. about the film.

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Enthuse

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Noun: the feeling of being happy or satisfied

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contentment

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