Vocabulary Words September 29 Flashcards

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1
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clear of blame or suspicion

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vindicate

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having or showing zeal

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zealous

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a large mass of something typically cloud, smoke, or steam

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billowing

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4
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leave a ship, aircraft or other vehicle

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disembark

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5
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face of a building especially the principal front that looks onto a street

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facade

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humorus in a playful; mishciviously or feactious manner

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waggish

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7
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of or like vinegar or acetic acid

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acetic

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8
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in a state if complete confusion and disorder

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chaotic

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9
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magical or medicinial potion

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elixir

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10
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an excessively abundant supply of something

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glut

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offering nothing that’s stimulating or challenging

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vapid

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12
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amusingly unconventional and idiosycratic

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zany

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13
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so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring

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banal

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14
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neat and trim in dress, appearance or bearing

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dapper

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15
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openly disregard

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flout

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pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air

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waft

17
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(of something perceived) become less intense or widespread

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abate

18
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persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

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cajole

19
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deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range

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eclectic

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(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger or age

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gaunt