Vocabulary Flashcards (Brooke)

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quell

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(verb) to stop something, especially by using force

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forlorn

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(adjective) alone and unhappy; left alone and not cared for

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feigns

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(verb) to pretend to have a particular feeling, problem, etc.

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interloper

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(noun) someone who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong

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incredulous

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(adjective) not wanting or not able to believe something, and usually showing this

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interminable

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(adjective) seemingly endless, continuing for too long and therefore boring or annoying

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insipid

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(adjective) not having a strong taste or character, or having no interest or energy

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prodigious

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(adjective) remarkably or impressively great in ability, amount, or strength

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bemused

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(adjective) puzzled, confused, bewildered

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coquettish

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(adjective) trying to attract attention by being flirtatious, especially in a teasing, lighthearted manner.