Vocab G Unit 7 Flashcards

1
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Allay

A

To calm/pacify

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2
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Bestial

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Beastlike, brutal

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3
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Convivial

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Festive, sociable

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4
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Coterie

A

Circle of aquaintances, clique

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5
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Counterpart

A

A person/thing closely resembling or corresponding to another

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6
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Demur

A

To object, or take exception to

Noun: an objection

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7
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Effrontery

A

Shameless boldness, impudence

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8
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Embellish

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To decorate, touch up

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9
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Ephemeral

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Lasting only a short time

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10
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Felicitous

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Appropriate, well chosen

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11
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Furtive

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Done slyly, stealthily, sneaky

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12
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Garish

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Glaring, tastelessly showy or overdecorated

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13
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Illusory

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Misleading, deceptive

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14
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Indigent

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Needy, impoverished

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15
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Inordinate

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Far too great, exceeding reasonable limits

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16
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Jettison

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To cast overboard, get rid of as unnecessary

17
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Misanthrope

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A person who despises others

18
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Pertinacious

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Very persistent, holding firmly to a course of action/beliefs

19
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Picayune

A

Of little value/importance, paltry

20
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Raiment

A

Clothing/garments