Vocabulary Mastery Flashcard 7

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What does 'unkempt' mean?

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Not properly cared for; messy or untidy.

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Use 'unkempt' in a sentence.

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The unkempt garden was full of overgrown plants and weeds.

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What does 'dubious' mean?

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Doubtful or uncertain; not convinced; untrustworthy or unreliable.

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Use 'dubious' in a sentence.

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She had a dubious expression when he told his story.

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What is the meaning of the word 'abyss'?

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A deep hole or pit.

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Use 'abyss' in a sentence.

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The climbers peered into the abyss at the bottom of the canyon.

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What does 'crony' mean?

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A close friend or companion, often used in a negative context.

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Use 'crony' in a sentence.

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The politician was accused of corruption, with his crony being implicated in the scandal.

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What does 'loquacious' mean?

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Very talkative and chatty.

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Use 'loquacious' in a sentence.

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Her loquacious nature made her the life of the party.