Vocabulary Flashcards

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Mottled

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(adj.) marked with spots or smears of color. Example: The skin of the horse was mottled with patches of gray and brown.

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Pugnacious

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(adj.) eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight. Example: The pugnacious man always seemed to be looking for trouble.

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Debris

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(n.) scattered pieces of waste or remains. Example: The storm left a trail of debris across the town.

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Anguish

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(n.) severe mental or physical pain or suffering. Example: The anguish in her eyes showed the depth of her loss.

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Recumbent

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(adj.) lying down; in a reclining position. Example: The man was recumbent in his chair, taking a short nap.

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Imperious

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(adj.) domineering; overbearing; assuming power or authority without justification. Example: The imperious leader demanded obedience from everyone.

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Scoff

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(v.) to speak or act in a mocking or dismissive way. Example: He scoffed at the idea, clearly uninterested in hearing it out.

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Ominous

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(adj.) giving the impression that something bad is going to happen. Example: The dark clouds overhead were an ominous sign of an approaching storm.

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Dejected

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(adj.) downcast; in low spirits. Example: After hearing the bad news, he felt dejected and helpless.

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Bemused

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(adj.) puzzled or bewildered. Example: She had a bemused look on her face, not quite understanding what had just happened.