Vocabulary Words (Hindsight, Foresight, and the Urn of Troubles) Flashcards by eh lon | Brainscape

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filial (adj.)

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pertaining to a son or daughter

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tyrannical (adj.)

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oppressive; dictatorial

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vindictiveness (n.)

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vengefulness; desire or intent to seek revenge

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succulent (adj.)

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juicy

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entrails (n.)

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internal organs

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gullible (adj.)

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naive; easily tricked

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petulant (adj.)

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grumpy; irritable

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foolhardy (adj.)

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reckless; foolish

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languorous (adj.)

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sleepy; moving slowly

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gorged (v.)

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ate greedily

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appease (v.)

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pacify; satisfy needs

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gruesome (adj.)

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horrible; frightening

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languishing (v.)

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suffering; weakening

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avarice (n.)

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greed

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elixir (n.)

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a magical cure

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sprite (n.)

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an elf or fairy

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ebullient (adj.)

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energetic; lively and enthusiastic

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infirmity (n.)

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minor illness; lack of strength

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thickets (n.)

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group of bushes or small trees

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bedraggled (v./adj.)

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wet, dirty and messy