Week 41 Flashcards
0
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pall
A
cease to please, become dull
1
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curry
A
to seek favor by flattery
2
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succulent
A
juicy
3
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satiety
A
excess, overly full, surfeit
4
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intrinsic
A
within itself, inherent
5
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a pretty kettle of fish
A
a mess, troubles
6
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potpourri
A
medley, mixture
7
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sanction
A
endorse, certify
8
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denote
A
indicate, show, mean
9
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allude
A
hint, suggest
10
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insidious
A
sly, seductive, treacherous
11
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the acid test
A
a severe test
12
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propriety
A
suitability, correctness
13
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advent
A
the coming of an important event
14
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impious
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lacking respect, irreverent
15
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proffer
A
offer for acceptance
16
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spate
A
rush, flood
17
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a blind alley
A
a direction that leads nowhere
18
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shibboleth
A
pet phrase, slogan
19
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bogus
A
counterfeit, fake
20
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substantiate
A
confirm, ratify
21
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nutritive
A
having nourishing properties
22
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raucous
A
harsh, shrill
23
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to twist around one’s finger
A
control completely
