Vocabulary 1-4 Flashcards

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demure

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pretending to be shy or modest

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euphemism

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a pleasant expression substituted for an unpleasant one

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haggard

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looking exhausted

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contemplate

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to look at or think about something carefully and thoughtfully

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gala

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a fancy celebration

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drone

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a low, deep, monotonous sound or hum that goes on and on

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inadequate

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not good enough; doesn't meet the requirements

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devastate

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to cause a lot of destruction or pain; to destroy

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flamboyant

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showy, flashy

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imply

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to suggest without actually saying