Vocabulary 5 Flashcards
1
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ascend
A
to travel upwards
2
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delve
A
to turn up, loosen, or remove earth
3
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eschew
A
to deliberately avoid or stay away from something
4
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defy
A
to resist
5
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sprightly
A
full of spirit or vitality
6
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gingerly
A
in a manner with extreme caution or care
7
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disdain
A
lack of respect, dislike
8
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vagary
A
an unexpected, inexplicable change
9
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droll
A
in a comical or whimsical manner
10
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foibles
A
a weakness or peculiarity in one’s character
11
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indelible
A
not able to be forgotten, removed, or erased
12
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riveting
A
capable of arousing or holding attention
13
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transcendent
A
exceeding or surpassing usual limits
14
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self-deprecating
A
aware of one’s shortcomings
15
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alleviate
A
to provide physical relief
