Vocabulary Flashcards

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banish

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To send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment.

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conspicuous

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Standing out so as to be clearly visible; attracting notice or attention.

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defiance

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Open resistance; bold disobedience.

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deft

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Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements.

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diminish

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To make or become less.

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disdain

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The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.

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egregious

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Outstandingly bad; shocking.

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monotonous

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Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

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somber

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Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

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stamina

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The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.