Vocal Words #2 Flashcards by Oliver Creamer | Brainscape

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allocation (N)

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part of something set aside

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ascetic (AD)

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self disciplined

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beguile (V)

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lead by deception

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crass (AD)

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gross

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defray (V)

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to provide money for a cost

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dint (N)

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doing something with force

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enjoin (V)

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to direct or impose with force

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envoy (N)

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a representative with a message

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interloper (N)

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illegal intruder

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vicarious (AD)

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experiencing something through others

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admonish (V)

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to warn strongly

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akimbo (AD)

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hands on the hips

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lassitude (N)

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a condition of weakness

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licentious (AD)

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lacking moral discipline

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muse (N) (V)

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(N)-source of inspiration (V)-to be absorbed in thought

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pecuniary (AD)

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consisting of or measured in money

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plight (N) (V)

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to pledge

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presumptuous (AD)

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to bold or to forward

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subversive (AD)

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radical supporter of a revolution, rebellious

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vacuous (AD)

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something lacking content

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avocation (N)

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hobby

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capricious (ADJ)

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implusive

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disparity (N)

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great difference

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efficacy (N)

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power to produce effect

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epistle (N)

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elegant letter

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hospice (N)

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a home for the terminal ill

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impetus (N)

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driving force

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moribund (V)

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being in a state of dying

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reticent (ADJ)

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shy

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vacillate (V)

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to sway

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akin (ADJ)

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related by blood

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corroborate (V)

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to support with authority

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inexorable (ADJ)

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not to be persuaded

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insipid (ADJ)

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lacking flavor or taste

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nefarious (ADJ)

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wicked or evil

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physiognomy (N)

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reading someones facial expression and body language

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retinue (N)

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a group to protect an important person

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torrid (ADJ)

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parched from heat

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affront (V)

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to insult openly

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blasé (ADJ)

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bored with pleasure