Vocab List #6 Flashcards

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blithe

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lacking thought or consideration

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blithe

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happy or lighthearted

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devoid

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lacking expected qualities

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effete

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no longer fertile

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effete

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having lost vitality or strength; marked by weakness

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entreat

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to plead especially to persuade

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flout

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to disregard with contempt

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flout

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an insulting remark

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grimace

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a facial expression showing disapproval or pain

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grimace

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to visually react to disapproval or pain

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poignant

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painfully affecting one’s feelings; deeply touching

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12
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poignant

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pleasurably stimulating

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resillient

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capable of withstanding shock or deformation; tending to recover quickly from misfortune

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sordid

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vile, gross, or filthy; of a dull or muddy color

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sordid

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greedy for power, wealth, or gain

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tranquil

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free from disturbance; calm