Vocab Week 9/13 - 9/20 Flashcards
1
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encumber
A
restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.
2
Q
impasse
A
a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.
3
Q
lugubrious
A
looking or sounding sad and dismal.
4
Q
affront
A
an action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
5
Q
indolent
A
wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
6
Q
connoisseur
A
an expert judge in matters of taste.
7
Q
cajole
A
persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
8
Q
blasé
A
unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before.
9
Q
ribald
A
referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way.
10
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choleric
A
bad-tempered or irritable.
