Vocabulary 1 Flashcards

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Firm

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Strongly felt and unlikely to change.

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Contempt/Scorn

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Beneath consideration/worthless

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Diminished

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Made smaller or less

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Obscure

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Not discovered or known about; uncertain

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Authority

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The power or right to give orders and make decisions

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Origin

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The point or place where something begins

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Fierce

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Having or displaying an intense ferocious aggressiveness (not an ussy)

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Stake

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A strong wooden or metal post

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Vicious

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Deliberately cruel violent

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Agile

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Able to move quickly and easily

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Livid

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Furiously angry

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Glorious

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Having worthy of or bringing fame or admiration (beautiful)

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Imposing

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Grand an impressive in appearance (stunning)

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Devour

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Eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly

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Subdue

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Overcome, quieten or bring under control (a feeling or person) (overcome)

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Advised

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Recommend

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Inwardly

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(in particular thought) existing in the mind but no expressed to other

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Discern

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Perceive or recognize (something)

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Perceive

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Become aware of; realize

20
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Cryptic

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having a earning that is mysterious or obscure

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Firmly

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  • without little possibility of movement securely

- without a doubt

22
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Obedient

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Complying or willing to comply without other request

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Compliant

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Willing to agree with others

24
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Ease

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  • effortless

- move carefully/gradually or gently

25
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Brawl

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A rough or noisy fight

26
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Slaughter

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Killing animal for food

27
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Shortage

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When something is needed but can’t be obtain

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Despicable

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Deserving hatred or contempt

29
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Hospitality

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The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guest

30
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Sputter

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Make a serious of soft explosive sounds, typically when being heated or as a symptom of a fault

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Diplomat

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An official representing a country abroad

32
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Praise

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Admiration or express warm approval

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Cunning

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Clever

34
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Reconvene

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To “unity” again

35
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Evasive

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  • avoid commitment

- Directed towards avoidance/escape

36
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Reminisce

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Remembering enjoyable events

37
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Entice

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Attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage; Lure

38
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Agitated

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Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous; upset, nervous, anxious

39
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Bestow

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Confer or present (an honor, right, or gift); grant

40
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Finesse

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  • Style

- Trick or outsmart (intricate)

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Wit

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Cleverness/Intelligence

42
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Maneuver

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Carefully plan; Plot/Trick (sister scandal)

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Arrogant

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Exaggerated self-importance; Thinks they’re superior

44
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Griddle

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Heavy flat iron plant used for cooking

45
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Upholstery

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Padding for sofa or couch