The liar vocab – Flashcards
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phrenic nerve
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signals the diaphragm muscle to contract
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Reproach
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to blame, to criticize
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pompous
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arrogant, self-important
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concession
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something given up; or the admitting of a point claimed in an argument
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concede
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to give in
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arbitrarily
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randomly
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arbitrary
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random
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morbid
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suggesting an unhealthy mental state, often related to an interest in disease or death
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eulogy
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formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
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furtive
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marked by quiet, caution, and secrecy
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emphatic
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forceful and definite
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magnanimous
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noble, generous
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indignant
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showing anger
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miser
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a person who is reluctant to spend money
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irk
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to make weary, irritated, or bored
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solipsist
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one who attaches oneself to philosophical idea that "my mind is the only thing that I know exist."
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depot
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station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods; storehouse
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loiter
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to stand about without aim or purpose
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veldt
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open grassland in southern Africa typically used to grazing
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recede
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to withdraw
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twinge
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a sharp and sudden feeling, usually of pain; prick
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engrossed
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totally absorbed in something; to absorb one's attention
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sedative
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something, usually a drug, that calms and soothes; also have a soothing effect
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joviality
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happiness; jovial - cheerful
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paranoia
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disturbed thought process characterized by anxiety and fear
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emanation
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something that flows forth or is radiated
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emanate
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to flow forth
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jaunt
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a short journey taken for pleasure
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bemused
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puzzled
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intersperse
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to scatter here and there; to place at intervals with other things
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contemplate
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to observe or study thoughtfully
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edify
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to instruct
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chagrin
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regret; feeling of vexation marked by disappointment
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aplomb
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confidence
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rendition
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an interpretation of something
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enigmatically
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mysteriously
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enigma
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mystery
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stymie
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to block or hinder
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brisk
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energetic
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reparation
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the making of amends for a wrong done to another person or group
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pivotal
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of crucial importance in the development of something else
