vocabulary 9 Flashcards by Chinonso Elue | Brainscape

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Reticence

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the trait of being uncommunicative

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Narcissistic

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having an inflated idea of one’s own importance

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Brash

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offensively bold

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Listless

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lacking zest or vivacity

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Tenacity

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persistent determination

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Aghast

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struck with fear, dread, or determination

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Brazen

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unrestrained by convention or propriety

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Coup

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a sudden and decisive change of government by force

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Exuberant

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joyfully unrestrained

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Jaded

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exhausted

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Apt

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being of striking appropriateness and relevance

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Hapless

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unfortunate and deserving pity

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Unabashed

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not embarrased

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Prodigious

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great in size, force, extent, or degree

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Ire

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anger, irratably

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Chasm

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a deep opening in the earth’s service

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Unkempt

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not properly maintained or cared for

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Paltry

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contemptibly small in size

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Lofty

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of imposing height

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Temerity

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fearless or daring (audacity)