Vocabulary list: Part 1, Chapters 1-3 Flashcards
study for the vocab quiz
1
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Toque?
A
a small round hat
2
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Unprepossessing?
A
creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression
3
Q
Downtrodden?
A
abused or oppressed by people In power
4
Q
Malevolence?
A
the trait/quality of threatening evil.
5
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Autocratic?
A
offensively self-assured or exercising unwarranted power
6
Q
Surreptitious?
A
marked by quiet and caution and secret
7
Q
Munificent?
A
very generous
8
Q
Valise?
A
a small overnight bag for small trips
9
Q
Nonchalance?
A
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care
10
Q
Teeming?
A
abundantly filled with especially living things
11
Q
Sallow?
A
unhealthy looking
12
Q
Swarthy
A
naturally having a dark skin tone
13
Q
Demur?
A
Politely refuse to take exception to
14
Q
Philanthropist?
A
someone who makes charitable donations
15
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Resplendent?
A
having great beauty
