Vocabulary Flashcards

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Placidly

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In a calm, peaceful, or undisturbed way.

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Fakir

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In South Asia, a fakir is often a religious ascetic or mendicant who practices severe self-discipline and renunciation.

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Rubicund

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Having a reddish or ruddy complexion.

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Amiably

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In a friendly or good-natured way.

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Poise

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Calmness and self-control: The ability to remain calm and composed, especially in a difficult or stressful situation. Grace and elegance: A graceful and confident manner.

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Grimace

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To distort one's face in a way that shows pain, disgust, or disapproval.

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Visage

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Refers to the face, especially the face considered in relation to its appearance or expression.

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Parlour

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A room for conversation or social gatherings: In older usage, a parlor might refer to a room specifically set aside for conversation or social gatherings.

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Torrent

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A strong and sudden rush of something: A violent or forceful flow of liquid, gas, or other substance.

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Doggedly

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Stubbornly persistent, determined, and persistent in spite of difficulty.