Vocabulary Flashcards

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deja vu

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something that has happened many times before; something that is very familiar

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annihilate

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to defeat (someone) in a foolish or wasteful way

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reprieve

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a period of relief from pain, trouble, etc.

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resignation

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the feeling that something unpleasant is going to happen and cannot be changed

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finesse

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skill and cleverness that is shown in the way someone deals with a situation, problem, etc.

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squander

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to use (something) completely

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diatribe

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an angry and usually long speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something

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solemnity

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the quality of being formal or serious

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gung ho

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extremely excited and enthusiastic about doing something

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volley

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a lot of comments, questions, etc., that are directed at a person very quickly