Vocabulary C.Martin Flashcards

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1
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Aversion

A

a dislike of

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Concatenation

A

linking into chains

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Dupe

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to fool someone

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Garish

A

gaudy

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Intrepid

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brave

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Monotonous

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dull; unvarying

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Peripheral

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on the edge; not important

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Querulous

A

always complaining

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Stolid

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impassive; dull; indifferent

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Vivacity

A

liveliness; animation

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Balk

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hinder and prevent; hesitate over

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Conciliate

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to bring together; end a dispute

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Dynamic

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lively; vibrant; energetic

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Garner

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gather; collect

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15
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Inveterate

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habitual

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Moratorium

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temporary prohibition or halt to activity

17
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Perjury

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telling lies under oath

18
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Quirk

A

oddity

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Stratagem

A

plot; plan; trick

20
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Vivify

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enliven