8th LA Vocab 4th quarter Flashcards


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Irate

(Adj.) Feeling or characterized by great anger; Furious

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Curtail

(V.) To reduce in extent or quantity, impose a restriction on

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Interminable

(Adj.) Endless; Incessant

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Brazen

(Adj.) Bold and without shame

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Candor

(N.) The quality of being open and honest; frankness

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Derelict

(Adj.) In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect

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Altruistic

(Adj.) Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

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Skirmish

(N.) A short argument; A clash

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Indignant

(Adj.) Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

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Ambiguous

(Adj.) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning

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Pensive

(Adj.) Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep thought

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Judicious

(Adj.) Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense

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Privy

(Adj.) Sharing in the knowledge of something secret or private

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Crass

(Adj.) Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

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Squalor

(N.) The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant; especially as a result of poverty or neglect