Wordly Wise 7 Flashcards
1
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amorous
A
Expressing love or the state of being in love.
2
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belittle
A
To present or speak of as unimportant or of little value
3
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censure
A
To blame or find fault with.
4
Q
deem
A
To consider; believe.
5
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divulge
A
To make known something secret; to reveal.
6
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exorbitant
A
Exceeding normal bounds; greater or more than seems reasonable.
7
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expostulate
A
To argue earnestly in an attempt to dissuade or show strong disapproval.
8
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fateful
A
Having great or significant consequences.
9
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ingrate
A
An ungrateful person.
10
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injunction
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- An order or command. 2. A court order prohibiting someone from doing something.
11
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moribund
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Close to death; in a dying state.
12
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motif
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- A theme or idea in a work of art or literature that is developed or repeated. 2. A figure or design repeated in the decoration of something, such as a building or textile.
13
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subsidize
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To support by giving financial aid.
14
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sumptous
A
Extravagantly splendid or costly; luxurious.
15
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voluble
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Characterized by a ready flow of words; talkative
