Vocab 7 Flashcards
1
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insipid
A
lacking flavor
2
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nefarious
A
wicked or criminal
3
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physiognomy
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A persons facial features or expression
4
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retinue
A
a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person.
5
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vapid
A
offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
6
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tedium
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the state of being tedious
7
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torrid
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very hot and dry
8
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affront
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an action or remark that causes outrage or offense
9
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blasé
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unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before.
10
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cajole
A
Persuade by coaxing
11
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choleric
A
bad-tempered or irritable
12
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encumber
A
restrict or burden
13
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feckless
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lacking initiative or strength of character
14
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impasse
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A situation in which no progress is possible
15
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inexorable
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Impossible to stop or prevent