Vocab Flashcard

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Epitaph

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A phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.

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Kerfuffle

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A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.

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Gall

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Bold and impudent behavior.

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Chastise

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To rebuke or reprimand severely.

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Irascible

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Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.

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Epizeuxis

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A rhetorical device that involves the repetition of a word or phrase in immediate succession for emphasis.

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Equivocal

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Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

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Beguile

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To charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way.

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Impetuosity

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The quality of being impulsive or acting quickly without thought.

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Nowt

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A term used in some dialects meaning 'nothing'.