Week 45 Flashcards

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wistful

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adj. longing, pensive, wishful

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2
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raiment

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n. dress, clothing

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3
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brigand

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n. robber, bandit

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4
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corpulent

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adj. fleshy, obese, excessively fat

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5
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rail

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v. scold, use abusive language

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6
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raconteur

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n. skilled storyteller

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7
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sullen

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adj. ill-humored, grim

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8
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rift

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n. split, an opening

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9
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emissary

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n. agent

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10
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ruminate

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v. ponder, reflect upon

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11
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taut

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adj. tense, keyed up, on edge

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12
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livid

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adj. pale

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13
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martinet

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n. strict disciplinarian

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14
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yen

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n. strong desire, strong longing

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15
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bagatelle

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n. trifle

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16
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callow

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adj. youthful, inexperienced

17
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appalled

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adj. dismayed, shocked

18
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penchant

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n. strong leaning in favor

19
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decapitate

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v. behead

20
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termagant

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n. scolding woman, shrew