Wuthering Heights Flashcards by Hyung Ahn

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destitute (DES-ti-toot)

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impoverished, utterly lacking

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pariah (puh-RAHY-uh)

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an outcast

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goad (gohd)

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to urge, spur, incite to action

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taciturn (TAS-i-turn)

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(adj.) not inclined to talk

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mollify (MOL-uh -fahy)

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to soften in temper

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ebullient (i-BUHL-yuhnt)

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extremely lively, enthusiastic

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bereft (bi-REFT)

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devoid of, without

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duress (duhr-RESS)

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hardship, threat

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commodious (kuh-MOH-dee-uhs)

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roomy

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resplendent (ri-SPLEN-duhnt)

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shiny, glowing

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cognizant (KOG-nuh-zuhnt)

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aware, mindful

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speculative (SPEK-yuh-ley-tiv)

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not based in fact

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antipathy (an-TIP-uh-thee)

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a strong dislike, repugnance

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procure (pro-KYOOR)

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to obtain, acquire

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mercurial (mer-KYOO-ree-uhl)

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characterized by rapid change or temperamentality

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vacillate (VAS-uh-leyt)

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to fluctuate, hesitate

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morose (muh-ROHS

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gloomy or sullen

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incarnate

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existing in the flesh, embodied

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heinous

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hateful, odious, totally reprehensible

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facade

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wall of a building/deceptive attitude or appearance