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English voc
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Finesse | Subtly skillful handling of a situation |
| Flush | Having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value |
| Bound | Headed or intending to head in a certain direction |
| Consumption | A lung disease involving progressive wasting of the body |
| Limber | Capable of moving or bending freely |
| Cipher | Make a mathematical calculation or computation |
| Ornery | Having a difficult and contrary disposition |
| Impose | Inflict something unpleasant |
| Indifferent | Showing no care or concern in attitude or action |
| Modest | Humble in spirit or manner |
| Ante | Place one’s stake |
| Lattice | Framework consisting of an ornamental wood or metal design |
| Deliberate | Unhurried and with care and dignity |
| Vagabond | Wanderer with no established residence or means of support |
| Compliance | Act of submitting , usually surrendering power to another |
| Garrulous | Full of trivial conversation |
| Append | Fix to ; attach |
| Conjecture | Believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds |
| Infamous | Known widely and usually unfavorably |
| Exasperating | Extremely annoying or displeasing |
| Reminiscence | Mental impression retained and recalled from the past |
| Tedious | Lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness |
| Dilapidated | In a state of decay, ruin, or deterioration |
| Tranquil | Not agitated; peaceful |
| Countenance | Appearance conveyed by a persons face |
| Monotonous | Tediously repetitious or lacking in variety |
| Interminable | Tiresomely long ; seemingly without end |
| Transcendent | Exceeding or surpassing usual limits |
| Inclination | Attitude of mind that favors one alternative over others |
| Afflicted | Seriously affected especially by disease |