SPELLING 5 Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
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a stronghold or fortified area

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BASTION

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2
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polite and restrained

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DECOROUS

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3
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made gestures, especially dramatic ones

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GESTICULATE

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4
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sounding harsh or unpleasant

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GRATING

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5
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a pause or break in continuity

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HIATUS

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6
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To enclose or confine someone against his/her will

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IMMURE

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7
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anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

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INDIGNATION

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8
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impossible to understand or interpret

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INSCRUTABLE

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9
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unjustly inflicting hardship; burdensome.

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OPPRESSIVE

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10
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easily bent or flexible; adaptable

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PLIANT

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11
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an accusation in response to one from someone else.

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RECRIMINATION

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12
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move hurriedly with short quick steps

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SCURRY

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13
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loud, confused noise, especially caused by a large crowd; disorder

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TUMULT

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14
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changes or variations occurring in the course of something, often hardships or difficulties

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VICISSITUDES

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15
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climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.

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CLAMBERING

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