Vocab 676-700 Flashcards

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recuperate

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to recover (from sickness or loss)

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straightforward

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honest, direct

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combustible

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capable of burning

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gratifying

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pleasing, satisfying

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5
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intermittent

A

stopping and starting repeatedly

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severity

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strictness, sternness, harshness

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7
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cacophony

A

harsh, clashing sound

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8
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propensity

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natural tendency or leaning

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9
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sever

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to cut, divide

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10
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becloud

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to make less clear

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11
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languor

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lack or energy, weakness

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12
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querulous

A

complaining

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13
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replete

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abundantly supplied, filled

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14
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stymie

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to stop or block the progress of

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15
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tinge

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to add a trace of some quality to

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curb

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to hold back, restrain

17
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dour

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gloomy, depressed

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engaging

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very attractive, pleasing, charming

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gall

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to annoy; irritate

20
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infernal

A

having to do with Hell

21
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rotund

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round; flat, plump

22
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slapdash

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hasty and careless

23
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provocative

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tending to stir up emotion

24
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sycophant

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one who flatters in order to gain favors

25
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despise

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to look down on, scorn