Vocab Terms Flashcards

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Witticism

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Ironic/ witty remark

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Aesthetic

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Pleasing to the senses

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3
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Insolent

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Showing lack of respect

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4
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Diffidence

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Shyness because of lack of self- confidence

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5
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Abhor

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Regarded with disgust

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6
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Matriarch

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Woman leader

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7
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Morose

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Gloomy expression

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8
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Preeminent

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Surpassing all others

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9
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Cynical

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Believing people are motivated by self interest

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10
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Nostalgia

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Sentimental longing/ remembrance

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11
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Guffaw

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Loud laugh

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12
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Palpable

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Feeling so intense it feels tangible

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13
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Arduous

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Involved strenuous effort

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14
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Pugnacious

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Quick to fight

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15
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Gesticulate

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Dramatic hand gestures

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