Vocabulary 1 - Silence Reticence Flashcards

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impudent (adj.)

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offensively bold

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impertinent (adj.)

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rude or overly bold

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stupefied (v. past tense)

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to stun or make stupid

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futile (adj.)

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producing no result

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reticence (n.)

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hesitancy to speak or act

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taciturn (adj.)

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using few words, soft-spoken

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strive (v.)

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to exert a great deal of effort

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laconic (adj.)

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brief and to-the-point

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telepathy (n.)

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the ability to read another’s thoughts or to communicate by thinking

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belligerent (adj.)

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hostile and war-like

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truculent (adj.)

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brutal and savage

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charlatan (n.)

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a con artist or fake

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vilify (v.)

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to speak badly about or publicly accuse

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serene (adj.)

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quiet, peaceful

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tranquility (n.)

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peace and quiet

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novice (n.)

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a beginner

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neophyte (n.)

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a beginner

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sanctuary (n.)

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a place of refuge or safety