voc Lit Voc Lit – Flashcards
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Zygote
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Fertilised egg cell
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distant or reserved in a manner or social relations
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aloof
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of or relating to the sense of smell
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olfactory
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reverently observant of religion devout
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pious
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the act of seceeding
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secession
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advocacy of the abolition of slavery
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abolitionist
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the act of alluding indirect references
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allusion
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inclined or eager to fight hostile
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belligerently
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rudely brief or abrupt
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curt
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a doubting or questions attitude or state of mind
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skepticism
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a rope, chain, strap or cord for keeping on animal within a certain radius
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tethered
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mild kind yet earnest reproof
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admonitions
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not really noticiable
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inconspicious
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characterized by excessive self esteem or exaggerated dignity pretentious pompous officials who enjoy giving orders
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pompous
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to fill with horror and dismay gratefully
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appalled
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easily deceived or duped
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gullibility
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land with a soft muddy surface
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quagmire
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keen feeling or mental unease as of annoyance or embarassment caused by failure disappointment or a disconcerting event
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chargin
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extremely persistent in adhering to or doing stubborn or relentless
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tenacious
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menacing threatening ominous black clouds, ominous rumblings or discontent
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ominous
