Vocabulary Flashcards

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Resplendent (adj.)

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Shining brilliantly; characterized by glowing splendor

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Averted (v.)

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Turned away or aside (as in the eyes) in avoidance

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Ardour (n.)

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Strong or burning heat; passion (British spelling)

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Surreptitious (adj.)

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Done, made or acquired by stealth; clandestine

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Sallied (v.)

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Leapt out or burst forth suddenly

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Burnished (adj.)

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Made shiny by rubbing or polishing, especially metal

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Susceptible (adj.)

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Likely to be contaminated

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Tyrannical (adj.)

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Characterized by oppressive, unjust or arbitrary behavior; despotic

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Concierge (n.)

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Usually a multilingual hotel staff member who handles mail, luggage and other travel arrangements for hotel guests

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Philanthropist (n.)

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A wealthy person who contributes generously to charities