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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Rattlepate

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A person who is silly or absent-minded.

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Malice

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The intention or desire to do evil or harm to others.

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Shrewd

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Showing quick and correct judgment and awareness.

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Fretful

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Feeling or expressing distress or irritation.

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Mirth

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Joyfulness or amusement, often expressed through laughter.

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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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Contemptuous

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Showing contempt; scornful.

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Naught

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Nothing; zero.

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Scarcely

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Only just; almost not.