Set 4 Vocabulary Flashcards

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rendezvous [rahn-duh-voo] (noun or verb)

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An agreement between two or more persons to meet at a certain time and place.

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menace [men-is] (noun or verb)

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Something or someone that threatens to cause evil, harm, injury, etc.; a threat.

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idiosyncrasy [id-ee-uh-sing-kruh-see] (noun)

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A characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual.

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indignant [in-dig-nuhnt] (adjective)

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Feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base.

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grimace [grim-uhs] (noun)

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A facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.

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dilapidated [dih-lap-i-dey-tid] (adjective)

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Reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect.

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unnerve [uhn-nurv] (verb)

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To deprive of courage, strength, determination, or confidence; upset.

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disparage [dih-spar-ij] (verb)

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To speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle.

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anomaly [uh-nom-uh-lee] (noun)

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A deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form.

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impede [im-peed] (verb)

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To retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances.