World List 11 K Flashcards
1
Q
Satire
A
the use of ridicule in speech or writing / a literary work that ridicules
2
Q
Scourge
A
a whip / a pest / to whip someone as a punishment / to be a pest
3
Q
Seclusion
A
being alone
4
Q
Seedy
A
run-down
5
Q
Seize
A
to capture; to take hold of
6
Q
Sequin
A
a smal, glittering circle used to decorate clothing
7
Q
Shatter
A
to break into pieces
8
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Specter
A
a ghost / a haunting fear
9
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Speculation
A
guessing
10
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Spendthrift
A
one who spends money wastefully
11
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Splendor
A
magnificence
12
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Stature
A
height / status attained by achievement
13
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Sublime
A
inspiring; superior
14
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Substantiate
A
to prove; to confirm
15
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Swelter
A
to be extremely hot
