Word List 4 Flashcards by Jennifer Zhang | Brainscape

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Intractable

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Unruly; Stubborn; Unyielding

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Agility

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Nimbleness

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Swathe

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Wrap around; Bandage

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Fracas

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Brawl; Melee

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Aggressor

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Attacker

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Sham

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Pretend

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Disparage

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Belittle

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Insubordination

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Disobedience; Rebelliousness

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Invasive

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Tending to spread aggressively; Intrusive

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Filibuster

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To block legislation by making long speeches

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Prurient

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Having or causing lustful thoughts and desires

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Fathom

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Comprehend; Investigate

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Delude

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Deceive

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Abash

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Embarrass

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Waylay

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Ambush; Lie in wait

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Dermatologist

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One who studies the skin and its diseases

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Salubrious

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Healthful

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Discomposure

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Agitation; Loss of poise

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Languor

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Lassitude; Depreession

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Machinations

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Evil schemes or plots

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Scintillate

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Sparkle; Flash

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Resonant

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Echoing; Resounding; Deep and full in sound

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Colossal

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Huge

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Conundrum

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Riddle

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Promontory

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Headland

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Squalor

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Filth; Degradation; Dirty, neglected state

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Distill

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Extract the essence; Purify; Refine

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Predecessor

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Former occupant of a post

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Aggregate

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Gather; Accumulate

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Memento

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Token; Reminder

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Unanimity

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Complete agreement

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Traduce

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Expose to slander

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Stratify

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Divide into classes; Be arranged into strata

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Offensive

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Attacking; Insulting; Distasteful

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Ostentatious

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Showy; Pretentious; Trying to attract attention

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Gnarled

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Twisted

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Figment

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Invention; Imaginary thing

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Equestrian

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Rider on horseback

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Blasphemy

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Irreverence; Sacrilege; Cursing

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Mode

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Prevailing style; Manner; Way of doing something

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Shimmer

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Glimmer intermittently

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Adapt

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Alter; Modify

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Cleave

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Split or sever; Cling to; Remain faithful to

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Odyssey

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Long, eventful journey

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Palliate

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Lessen the violence of (a disease); Alleviate; Moderate intensity; Gloss over with excuses