Vocabulary 2 Flashcards

1
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Bestow

A

Grant

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2
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Compliant

A

Willing to agree with others or obey

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3
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Prominently

A

With an important role

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4
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Reluctant

A

Unwilling or hesitant

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5
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Wary

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feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems (cautious)

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6
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Vicinity

A

the area near or surrounding a particular place (area)

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7
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Bulky

A

taking up much space, typically inconveniently (large)

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8
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Angelic

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relating to angels (holy, beautiful)

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9
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Fare

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  • the money a passenger on public transportation has to pay (price, cost, fee)
  • a range of food of a particular type (food
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10
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Ominous

A

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen (threating)

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11
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Fuss

A

unnecessary bs

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12
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Wearisome

A

causing one to feel tired or bored

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13
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Insitute

A

a society or organization having a particular object or common factor (organization)

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14
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Scold

A

rebuke (someone) angrily

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15
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Remonstrate

A

make a forcefully reproachful protest (protests)

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16
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Rebuke

A

an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism

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17
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Admonish

A

Warn someone firmly (criticize)

18
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Earnestly

A

with sincere and intense conviction; seriously

19
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Indignation

A

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment (unhappiness)

20
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Rapture

A

a feeling of intense pleasure or joy

21
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Obligate

A

bind or force (someone), especially legally or morally

22
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Impel

A

drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something

23
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Compel

A

force or oblige (someone) to do something

24
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Guise

A

an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something (likeness, appearance, aspect)

25
Q

Vivid

A

Bring a clear image to mind

26
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Vital

A

absolutely necessary or important

27
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Insurmountable

A

Too great to be overcome (hopeless/impossible)

28
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Stake

A

a strong wooden or metal post (pole)

29
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Brawl

A

a rough or noisy fight (fight)

30
Q

Perceive

A

become aware or conscious of (something); (realize/understand)

31
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Hospitality

A

the friendly and generous (friendliness, welcome)

32
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Evasive

A

tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation

33
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Entice

A

tempt by offering pleasure or advantage (lure)

34
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Agitated

A

feeling or appearing troubled or nervous (Nervous, anxious, upset)

35
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Upholstery

A

Soft padding

36
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Relinquish

A

voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.

37
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dissipating

A

Disappearing or causing to disappear

38
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Cumbersome

A

large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy

39
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Regime

A
  • a government, especially an authoritarian one (government/authority)
  • a system or planned way of doing things (system)
40
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Ensued

A

happen or occur afterward or as a result.

41
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Agility

A

Being able to move quickly and easily