Vocabulary Flashcards

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To avoid or notice, typically because of guilt, sneaky

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Furtive

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To treat with an inappropriate humor, funny

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Facetious

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To totally bewilder or perplex

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Baffle

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Expression of sharp disappointment or criticism

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Rebuke

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Communication in an unfocused way, not clearly expressed

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Vague

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Behaving in a cautious manner, not to be seen or heard; acting in a secret way

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Stealthy

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Disagreement, argument, or debate

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Dispute

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To feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed

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Abashed

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Persuasive in speaking or writing

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Eloquent

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Extreme anger or rage

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Wrath

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To destroy, wipe out

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Obliterated

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To quiet, bring under control, conquer

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Subdued

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Scattered remains broken or destroyed

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Debris

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Not securely held - likely to fall or collapse

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Precarious

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Seeming believable, reasonable, valid

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Plausible

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Being unaware of what is happening or forgotten

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Oblivion

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Lacking flavor, tasteless, dull, no excitement

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Insipid