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WEAKNESS A-H (Part 2) Flashcards

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Relevant or appropriate to the situation; concerning

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apropos

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A feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it

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aversion

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A saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation

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Adage

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(verb) to give something as an honor or gift.

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Bestow

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(noun) a group of flowers arranged together; also used to describe a pleasing scent of wine.

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bouquet

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(n.) a stronghold or fortification

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Bastion

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(adj.) gentle & kindly; not harmful.

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benign

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(v.) to divide into two branches or forks

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bifurcate
(bi-furc-ate)

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(adj.) remarkable or impressive

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bodacious

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(adj.) relating to the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values.

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Bourgeois

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(adj.) abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

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brusque

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(n.) a pirate, originally off the Spanish-American coasts

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buccaneer

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(n.) gold or silver in bulk before coining, or valued by weight.

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bullion

‘melted metal’

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(n.) a clear broth made by simmering meat, vegetables, or bones in water.

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Bouillon

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To charm or deceive someone in a deceptive way.

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beguile
(be-guile)

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(noun) a musical instrument resembling an organ, played by steam whistles

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calliope
(calli-ope)

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(noun) a large, watertight chamber used in construction work under water.

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caisson

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(adj.) relating to or suffering from severe abdominal pain, especially in infants

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colicky
(colic-ky)

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(n.) mutual trust & friendship among people who spend time together

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camaraderie

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(v.) to recover health & strength gradually after illness or injury.

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convalesce

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Feeling or showing sorrow & remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.

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contrite

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a pet lamb

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cosset

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a pupa of a butterfly

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chrysalis
(chrys-alis)

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a French vineyard estate

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chateau

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Feeling or showing no sympathy for others

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callous

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– (noun) a store that sells fine, prepared foods, especially meats, cheeses, and salads.

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delicatessen
(delicat-essen)

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– (noun) the dispersion or scattering of people from their original homeland.

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diasporas
(Dia-sporas)

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– (noun) an airship or a type of lighter-than-air aircraft; (adjective) capable of being steered or directed.

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dirigible

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– (verb) to deprive someone of the right to vote or other privileges.

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disenfranchise

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– (verb) to remove the moisture from something, often to preserve it.

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desiccate

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– (adjective) showing intense excitement or interest in something.

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enthusiastic

32
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Containing or characterized by error

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erroneous
(errone-ous)

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An appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being

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epiphany
(epi-phany)

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– (adjective) absurd or ridiculous in a humorous way; resembling a farce.

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farcical

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– (adjective) filled with something, especially something undesirable or stressful

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fraught

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the fidelity of a vassal or feudal tenant to his lord

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fealty

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marked by shyness and lack of social graces

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farouche

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resembling iron rust in color

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Ferruginous

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an idle man-about-town

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flaneur

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a brief moment of emotional excitement : SHUDDER, THRILL

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frisson

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– (adjective) relating to elderly people, especially with regard to their healthcare; (noun) a person who is elderly or receiving care for age-related conditions.

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geriatric
(geri-atric)

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– (adjective) extravagantly bright or showy, often to the point of being tasteless or vulgar.

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gaudy
(gaud-y)

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(adjective) feeling lightheaded or overly joyful, often in an exaggerated way.

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giddy

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(noun) a facial expression of pain, disgust, or disapproval; (verb) to make such an expression.

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grimace
(grim-ace)

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(noun) sly or cunning intelligence, especially used to deceive or trick others.

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guile

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(noun) an external appearance or manner that is often intended to conceal the true nature of something.

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guise

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(noun) a social mistake or blunder, especially one that is embarrassing.

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gaffe

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causing or characterized by severe pain, suffering, or sorrow

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grievous

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(noun) a rich, creamy sauce made from butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice, typically served with eggs or vegetables.

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Hollandaise

‘Dutch’

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(noun) a large group or crowd, often used to describe a mass of people or animals moving together in a disorganized manner.

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horde

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(verb) to make something happen sooner; to hurry or accelerate.

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hasten

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(noun) widespread destruction, chaos, or disorder.

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havoc

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(noun) information or rumors heard from others but not verified or based on personal experience.

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hearsay

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(noun) a spiral shape or structure, such as a coil or spiral staircase.

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Helix

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any of a genus (Hydrangea) of mostly shrubs having opposite leaves and showy clusters of usually sterile white, pink, or bluish flowers that is either placed in the saxifrage family or the hydrangea family (Hydrangeaceae)

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Hydrangea
(Hydr-angea)

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