Vocab Quiz 11 Flashcards

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1
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Insignificant to produce an effect

useless

A

ineffectual

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2
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to abuse vocally

taunt or mock

A

jeer

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3
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incomprehensible

unable to speak with clarity

A

inarticulate

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4
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loud outcry

Great expression of discontent

A

clamor

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5
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unruly

insubordinate or constituting a mutiny

A

mutinously

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6
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dispirited or depressed

dejected

A

crestfallen

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7
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an undertaking or business organization

industrious

A

Enterprise

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8
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looked at or stared angrily or sullenly

A

glowered

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9
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to criticize sharply

check or repress

A

rebuke

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10
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modest and reserved in manner or behavior

A

demure

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11
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to walk at a leisurely pace

stroll

A

sauntered

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12
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to force or drive

exert a strong irresistible force on

A

compelled

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13
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border or trimming

marginal rather than central

outside

A

fringes

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14
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nearsightedness

A

myopia

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15
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to snivel

complain or whine tearfully

A

sniveling

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16
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trembled or spoke in a trembling voice

A

quavered

17
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deflected or warded off

avoided

A

parried

18
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curious

questioning

asks why

A

inquisitive

19
Q

unpleasantly sharp or bitter taste or smell

A

acrid

20
Q

The size of an elephant

enormous size or strength

A

elephantine