Wave List 1 Flashcards
1
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Abandon
A
act of unrestrained behavior disregarding consequences ; laxity
2
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Alcove
A
a partially enclosed extension of a room or part of a room
3
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Cache
A
a hole or hiding place used to store supplies
4
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Corpulence
A
state of being very fat
5
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Defer
A
to put off action until a future time, to delay
6
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Dirge
A
funeral hymn, ament
7
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Equanimity
A
a calm temper, an even disposition
8
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Ethos
A
the distinguishing character or values of a specific people or culture
9
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Evince
A
to show clearly
10
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Intemperance
A
lack of moderation (usually related to alcohol)
11
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Intrepid
A
fearless
12
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Lassitude
A
feeling of weariness, fatigue
13
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Moribund
A
close to death
14
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Perfidious
A
calculated to deceive, deceitful, treacherous
15
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Restive
A
unwilling to yield or to adjust
