Word List 6 S-Z Flashcards

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1
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saunter

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to walk slowly

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2
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scrupulous

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strictly honest, moral

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3
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self-effacement

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modesty, humility

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4
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shortchange

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to give less than the right amount

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5
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skinflint

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a cheap person

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sophomoric

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immature

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spangle

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a small sparkling object

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sporadic

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stopping and staring, irregular

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stasis

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state of not moving

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stroke

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to stir up and feed fuel to (a fire), to kindle

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stratum

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one of many layers

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12
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stupefaction

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astonishment

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13
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subjugate

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to conquer or oppress

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subvert

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to overthrow or ruin

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sullen

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resentful, depressed

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swarthy

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having dark complexion or color

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table

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to delay considering something

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tangential

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off the topic

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tawdry

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cheap, gaudy

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threadbare

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word out

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titter

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short nervous laugh, giggle

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torrid

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  1. hot

2. passionate

23
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transient

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short-lived

24
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turpitude

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wickedness

25
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ubiquitous

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everywhere at the same time

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unflappable

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calm, having self-control

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upbraid

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to criticize harshly

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vendetta

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plan for revenge

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veracity

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truth, accuracy

30
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cerce

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enthusiasm or energy

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wheedle

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to persuade by flattery

32
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winsome

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winning, charming

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workaday

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ordinary, common, boring