Vocabulary Flashcards

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Reproach (verb)

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to express disapproval or disappointment

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Blear (verb)

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make dim; blur

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Harrow (verb)

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to cause distress to something or someone

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Vestige (noun)

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a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists

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Confound (verb)

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cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations

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Euphemism (noun)

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a word or phrase that is used to replace an offensive or unpleasant word or phrase. (EX="Passed on" is a euphemism for "died")

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Insidious (adjective)

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proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

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Perturbed (adjective)

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feeling anxiety or concern; unsettled

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Ingratiate (verb)

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bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them

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Ineffable (adjective)

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too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.