List 3 Flashcards

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agape (adj)

A

wide open, especially with surprise or wonder

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agape (n.)

A

unconditional love

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3
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bowdlerize (v.)

A

remove material that is considered improper or offensive from

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curmudgeon (n.)

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a bad-tempered person, especially an old one.

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ebullient (adj.)

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cheerful and full of energy

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explicate (v.)

A

analyse in order to reveal its meaning

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ignominious (adj.)

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deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

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languid (adj.)

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displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed

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nascent (adj.)

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just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential

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penchant (n.)

A

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

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sanguine (adj.)

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optimistic or positive

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12
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umbrage (n.)

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offence or annoyance

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