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
