Week 35 Flashcards
0
Q
debacle
A
ruin, collapse
1
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Parable
A
Moralistic story
2
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countenance
A
tolerate, approve
3
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refute
A
prove wrong or false
4
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pensive
A
thoughtful, reflectice
5
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equanimity
A
calmness, self-control
6
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Whimsical
A
humorous, witty
7
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sanctimonious
A
hypocritically religious
8
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flabbergasted
A
astounded
9
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wince
A
draw back, flinch
10
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stupor
A
daze, insensible condition
11
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effrontery
A
boldness
12
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lampoon
A
ridicule
13
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hirsute
A
hairy
14
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whet
A
stimulate, stir up
15
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gaunt
A
thin, haggard
16
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vivacious
A
lively, gay
17
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mien
A
appearance, bearing
18
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cliche
A
a commonplace phrase
19
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nonentity
A
one of no importance
20
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tongue in one’s cheek
A
not to be sincere
21
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to leave no stone unturned
A
to try one’s best, to make every effort
22
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to raise cain
A
to cause trouble, make a fuss
23
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to pull up stakes
A
to quit a place
