#143-154 Flashcards

(12 cards)

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jalopy

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(n): an old car in poor condition

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mongrel

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(n): (1) an animal or plant of mixed type or breed; a cross-breed (2) a person of mixed descent

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bashful

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(adj): reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy

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heifer

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(n): a young female cow that has not borne a calf

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randy

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(adj): (1) having a rude, aggressive manner; (2) sexually aroused or excited

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iridescent

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(adj): showing many bright colors that seem to change when seen from different angle

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lithe

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(adj): bending easily; thin; graceful

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wispy

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(adj): fine or feathery (as in hair, threads, smoke, etc.)

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citadel

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(n): a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city

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imperturable

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(adj): unable to be upset or excited; calm

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arbiter

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(n): a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter

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cantankerous

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(adj): bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative

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