Word List 2 Flashcards

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Articulate

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Uttered clearly in distinct syllable; of cable of speech

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Lithe

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Bending readily; pliant, limber; supple; flexible

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Disparage

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Belittle or deprecate

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Upheaval

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Strong or violent change or disturbance

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Inscrutable

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Incapable of being investigated; not easily understood

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Gape

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To stare with open mouth, as in wonder

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Malignant

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Very dangerous or harmful in influence or effect

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Transfix

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To make or hold motionless with amazement, awe, terror

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Agitation

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To shake or make briskly; to disturb or excite emotionally

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Limpid

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Clear and transparent; completely calm

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Dubious

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Doubtful; wavering or hesitating in opinion

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Forlorn

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Lonely and sad

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Phlegmatic

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Not easily excited to action or display of emotion

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Coherent

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Logically connected; consistent

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Falter

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To hesitate or waver in action, purpose

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Morose

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Expressing gloom

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Dejection

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Depression or lowness of spirits

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Impending

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About to happen

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Momentous

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Of great or far-fetching importance

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Discrimination

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Treatment of, or making a distinction in favor of or agonist a person based on the group, class, or category

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Hallowed

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Regarded as holy or sacred

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Militant

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Vigorously active in support of engaged in warfare

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Inextricable

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Incapable of being disentangled or undone

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Prodigious

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Extraordinary in size and amount; abnormal