Vocabulary 6 Flashcards
1
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Acrid
A
Having strong and unfavorable taste or smell.
2
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Asperity
A
Harshness of manner.
3
Q
Auspicious
A
Auguring favorable circumstances and good luck.
4
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Austerity
A
Self-denial, especially refraining form worldly pleasures.
5
Q
Awry
A
Turned or twisted to one side.
6
Q
Bane
A
Something causing misery or death.
7
Q
Derisive
A
Expressing contempt or ridicule. Mocking, jeering, teasing.
8
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Despot
A
A cruel and oppressive dictator.
9
Q
Extort
A
Obtain by force, threats, or other unfair means.
10
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Irreverence
A
A mental attitude showing lack of due respect.
11
Q
Obviate
A
Do away with. (A need or difficulty).
12
Q
Pauper
A
A person who is very poor.
13
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Petulant
A
Easily irritated or annoyed.
14
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Propinquity
A
The property of being close together.
15
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Rankle
A
Gnaw into; make resentful or angry.
