Fall 24 Final Vocab Practice Flashcard

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What does 'reverie' mean?

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A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.

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Define 'alacrity'.

Back

Eagerness or willingness to do something; cheerful readiness.

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What is the meaning of 'affable'?

Back

Friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to.

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What is an 'injunction'?

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A legal order that restrains a person from beginning or continuing an action.

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Define 'pallor'.

Back

An unhealthy pale appearance, often indicating illness.

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What does 'cupidity' refer to?

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Greed for money or possessions.

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Explain 'timorous'.

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Showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.

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What does 'bourgeois' mean?

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Relating to the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values.

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Define 'flagrant'.

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Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible.

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What is a 'cliché'?

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An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality.