vocab week 09/06-09/13 Flashcards

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verisimilitude

A

the appearance of being true or real.

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2
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inexorable

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impossible to stop or prevent.

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3
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retinue

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a group of assistants accompanying an important person.

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4
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insipid

A

dull or boring

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5
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fedora

A

a soft felt hat with a curled brim, worn with the crown creased lengthwise.

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6
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corroborate

A

to make more certain; confirm:

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7
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physiognomy

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the general form or appearance of something.

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8
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suppliant

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a person making a plea to someone in power or authority.

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9
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tedium

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the state of being tedious.

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10
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torrid

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very hot and dry.

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