Vocabulary Flashcards

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edify

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To teach or improve someone, especially in morals or understanding.

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pensive

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Thinking deeply or seriously, often about something sad.

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iconic

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Widely recognized as a symbol or a classic example of something.

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cacophonous

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Having a harsh, loud, unpleasant mix of sounds.

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complacent

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Feeling so satisfied with yourself that you stop trying or see no danger.

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humility

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The quality of being humble and not thinking you are better than others.

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pungent

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Having a very strong, sharp smell or taste.

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stifle

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To hold back or stop something (like a laugh or yawn); to feel unable to breathe easily.

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vehement

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Showing very strong, intense, or passionate feeling about something.

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derisive

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Expressing contempt or ridicule; making fun of someone in a mean way.