Flashcards: K. Nordstrom Week 5:. English
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kanordstrom on January 29, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
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 haggard | looking very thin and tired especially from great hunger, worry, or pain She looked tired and __________. |
| cursory | done or made quickly Only a __________ inspection of the building's electrical wiring was done. |
| ruse | a trick or act that is used to fool someone His act was just a clever __________ to get me to go out with him. |
| aloof | not involved with or friendly toward other people She remained __________ despite their efforts to make friends. |
| aberration | something (such as a problem or a type of behavior) that is unusual or unexpected For her, such a low grade on an exam was an __________. |
| flabbergast | to shock or surprise (someone) very much We were __________ed by the news that he'd won the game. |
| creed | an idea or set of beliefs that guides the actions of a person or group the Amish live by a strict __________ that rejects many of the values and practices of modern society |
| fret | to worry or be concerned I was sure we wouldn't get there in time, but she told me not to __________. |
| insubordinate | not obeying authority : refusing to follow orders His behavior was unprofessional and __________. |
| jest | something said or done to cause laughter I didn't mean to upset you; I only said it in __________. |
| lucrative | producing money or wealth The business has proved to be highly __________. |
| fruition | the state of being real or complete — used after "come to" or "bring to" His plans have finally come to __________. |
| euphoria | a feeling of great happiness and excitement The initial __________ following their victory in the election has now subsided. |
| dilapidated | n very bad condition because of age or lack of care She was living in a __________ old apartment building. |
| denounce | to criticize (someone or something) harshly and publicly The government called on the group to __________ the use of violence. |