Vocabulary Lesson 1 Flashcards

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aloof

Back

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

adj.

Front

dissipate

Back

To scatter in various directions; disperse; dispel.

v.

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portent

Back

A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen. An omen.

n.

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phenomenon

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An unusual occurrence.

n.

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resolute

Back

Determined

adj.

Front

latter

Back

The second

adj.

Front

dejected

Back

In low spirits.

adj.

Front

despondent

Back

disheartened

adj.

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rebuke

Back

Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.

n. or v.

Front

writhe

Back

twist, squirm

v.