Vocabulary Flashcard for December

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Chagrin

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A feeling of distress or embarrassment caused by failure.

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Fretful

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Synonym: Nervous; describes a state of being anxious or worried.

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Coax

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To gently and persistently persuade someone to do something.

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Scarcely

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Means 'hardly'; indicates something that is very limited or almost not at all.

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Repent

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To feel regret or remorse for something done.

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Mirth

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A feeling of joy or amusement.

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Envy

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A feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's advantages, success, or possessions.

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Malice

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The intention or desire to do evil or cause injury to someone.

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Nervous

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Feeling anxious or apprehensive.

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Clever

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Quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.