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Bartleby Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| deshabille | n. 1: the state of being dressed in a casual or careless style 2 : a deliberately careless or casual manner |
| execrable | adj. detestable; wretched |
| lethargic | adj. 1:sluggish 2: indifferent; apathetic |
| malediction | n.curse |
| obstreperousness | n. 1 : marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous 2 : stubbornly resistant to control : unruly |
| paroxysm | n. 1 :a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) :convulsion 2 : a sudden violent emotion or action |
| potation | n. a usually alcoholic drink or brew |
| remonstrate | v. :1. intransitive verb: to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate, usually used with with 2. transitive verb : to say or plead in protest, reproof, or opposition |
| sagacious | adj. 1: of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning 2 : caused by or indicating acute discernment |
| spasmodic | adj. 1a : relating to or affected or characterized by spasm b : resembling a spasm especially in sudden violence 2 : acting or proceeding fitfully |
| superfluous | adj. 1 : exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra 2 : not needed :unnecessary |
| vouchsafe | v. 1a : to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner b : to give by way of reply 2 : to grant as a privilege or special favor |