English quarter 3 vocab

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Dearth

a lack or deficiency

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coy

acting shy

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wont

usual/typical

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4

paragon

perfect example

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5

bequeath

to dispose of at will

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languish

to become weak

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amiable

friendly

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8

extenuate

lessen

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9

condole

to express sympathy

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10

callow

lacking sophistication

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respite

a brief interval of rest or delay

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12

candor

unreserved or honest expression

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13

recreant

cowardly

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14

knavish

untrustworthy, dishonest, deceitful

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catharsis

purification or purgation of the emotions (such as sadness, pity, and fear) primarily through art

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16

spleen

a feeling of resentful anger

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flich

to make off with the belongings of others

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18

edict

an official order

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19

disparage

to put down with rude remarks

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rescind

to take away

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21

Jangling

v: produce a harsh sound

n: harsh sound

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22

officious

aggresive in offering unwanted help or service

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23

odious

repugnant, disgusting, hateful

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engild

to brighten with golden light

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25

dulcet

sweet and soothing

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mirth

great merriment

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obfuscate

to make obscure or confusing

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vexation

being annoyed

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retention

the ability to remember

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30

waggish

witty/joking

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31

visage

facial expression

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32

upbraid

to scold someone

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leviathan

something huge, formidable, threatening

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34

enmity

hostility

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confound

causing confusion

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36

apace

rapidly

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37

chide

to nag or scold

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38

indecorous

rude, shocking, socially unacceptable

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indelible

lasting, unable to be erased

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gallant

brave, heroic

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