Week 3 V Flashcards

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1
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A small inadequate amount.

A

scarcity

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2
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Something that annoys someone very much or causes them a lot of problems.

A

bane

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3
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Very rude, offensive or unpleasant.

A

obnoxious

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4
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A strong feeling of love that seems silly, especially because you don’t really know the other person very well.

A

infatuation

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5
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Impossible for someone to understand or explain.

A

baffle

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6
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To suffer something difficult, unpleasant or painful and tolerate it.

A

endure

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7
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Make grating or grinding sounds by rubbing something together.

A

grate

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8
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To frown in an angry way.

A

scowl

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9
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Determined not to complain or show feeling, especially when something bad happens.

A

stoic

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10
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To become stuck somewhere.

A

lodge

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11
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Weak, inadequate; not effective or convincing.

A

flimsy

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12
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Reflect deeply and carefully on a subject

A

muse

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13
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To bump or brush against someone or something.

A

jostle

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14
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In a way that is soft, not stiff or without rigidity.

A

limply

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15
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A slow way of speaking, with long vowel sounds.

A

drawl

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16
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Given or done unwillingly.

A

begrudgingly

17
Q

Turn sharp, change direction abruptly.

A

veer

18
Q

A wire charged with electricity.

A

live wire

19
Q

To make continuous short sounds like the sound of wood burning.

A

crackle

20
Q

To set on fire, make something start to burn.

A

ignite

21
Q

To move quickly and smoothly without stopping for anyone or anything.

A

sweep

22
Q

Extremely annoying.

A

infuriatingly

23
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A strong inclination, taste or liking for something.

A

penchant

24
Q

To laugh in a disapproving or unpleasant way.

A

sneer

25
Q

Too pleased or satisfied about something you have achieved or something you know.

A

smug

26
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To search something moving things around carelessly.

A

rummage

27
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Not easing or slackening, maintaining speed, vigor, etc.

A

relentless

28
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To look or stare with dislike, discontent or anger.

A

glower

29
Q

To fall heavily or t down suddenly.

A

slump

30
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To express your feelings of anger or negative emotions very strongly to someone.

A

vent