Vocab big test Flashcards

1
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Implacable

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Unable to be soothed

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2
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Affinity

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A natural skill

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3
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Harangue

A

lecture at length in an aggressive way

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4
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Bemoan

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express discontent or sorrow over

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5
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Abhor

A

hate

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6
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Talisman

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an object with magical powers to bring good luck

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7
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bovine

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in the manner of a cow

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8
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facetious

A

treating serious issues with inappropiate humor

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9
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contrite

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deeply remorseful for a bad action

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10
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erudite

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showing great knowledge or learning

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11
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anomaly

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something that deviates from what is expected or normal

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12
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noxious

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very harmful

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13
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bilk

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to cheat someone out of money

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14
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replete

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well supplied with something

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15
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blasphemy

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profane talk about holy or scared things

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16
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absolution

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formal release from guilt or punishment

17
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cankankrous

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argumentative

18
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deride

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to verbally rip apart

19
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debacle

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a disaster

20
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temerity

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excessive or foolish boldness

21
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ennui

A

dissatisfaction or exhaustion caused by boredom

22
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abstain

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restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something

23
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haughty

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arrogantly superior

24
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tenacious

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not letting go of or giving up on something one holds dear.

25
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acquiesce

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accept something reluctantly, but without protest.