Week 35 Flashcards by Chyna Charles | Brainscape

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Parable

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A moralistic story

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Whimsical

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Humorous, witty

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Lampoon

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Ridicule

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Countenance

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Tolerance, *approve

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Sanctimonious

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Hypocritically religious

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Equanimity

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Calmness, self-control

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Effrontery

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Boldness

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Nonentity

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One of no importance

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Flabbergasted

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Astounded

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Debacle

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Ruin, collapse

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Vivacious

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Lively, gay

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Gaunt

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Thin, haggard

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Mien

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Appearance, bearing

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Hirsute

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Hairy

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Refute

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Prove wrong or false

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Pensive

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Thoughtful, reflective

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Whet

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Stimulate, stir up

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Stupor

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Daze, insensible condition

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Wince

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Draw back, flinch

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Cliché

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A commonplace phrase