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Vocab List 2 Flashcards

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Glacial

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Extremely slow

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Insignia

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A distinguishing bade or emblem of military rank, office or membership of an organisation

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Lustre

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A gentle sheen of soft glow

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Fealty

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Formal acknowledgement of loyalty to a lord

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Chivalry

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Courteous behaviour, especially that of a man towards women

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Diction

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing and how they are enunciated in speech

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Piety

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The quality of being religious or reverent

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Narcotic

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Relating to the effects of narcotic drugs which affect mood and behaviour

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Pensive

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Reflecting deep or serious thought

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Virtuosity

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Great skill in music or another artistic pursuit

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