Vocab #5 Flashcards
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Palanquin
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A covered carriage for for one person usually carried by 4 bearers
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Trestle
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A framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two slanted beams
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Dirigible
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An airship
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Eloquent
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Expressive,Articulate,Moving in speech
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Alacrity
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Eagerness,Speed
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Brusque
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Short,Abrupt,Dismissive in behavior
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Demure
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Quiet,Modest,Reserved
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Maverick
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An independent person who does things in his own way
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Modicum
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A small amount of something
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Obsequious
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Excessively compliant or submissive
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Panacea
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A remedy for all illnesses or difficulties
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Predilection
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A preference or inclination to something
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Plethora
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An excess
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Dregs
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The most worthless parts of something
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Umbrage
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Resentment or offense
