Vocabulary Flashcards

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coax

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To influence or persuade someone by talking in a gentle and friendly way.

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taunt

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To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks.

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picturesque

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Very pretty or charming; pleasing to the eye.

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exile

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A situation in which you are forced to leave your country or home and go to live in a foreign country.

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laborious

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Requiring a lot of time and effort.

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retreat

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An act of moving back or withdrawing.

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reputation

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A widespread belief that someone has a particular habit or characteristic.

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gloomy

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Dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.

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billows

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A moving cloud or mass of smoke, steam; a large wave.

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sulkily

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Angry or upset about something and refusing to discuss it with others.