Vocabulary Flashcard

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Augment

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To increase or make something greater.

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Diatribe

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A forceful and bitter verbal attack or criticism.

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Coquette

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A woman who flirts to get what she wants.

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Bovine

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In the manner of a cow.

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Anomaly

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Something that deviates from what is expected or normal.

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Curmudgeon

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A bad-tempered or surly person.

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Sojourn

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A temporary stay.

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Insidious

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Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

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Affinity

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A natural liking for and understanding of someone or something.

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Harangue

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A lengthy and aggressive speech.