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Ghabar Ghabar2 DIFFICULT ENGLISH WORDS INTERMEDIATE English 40 cards

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  1. 1WitticismA remark or expression characterized by cleverness in perception and choice of words.
    Syn: quip, sally, pun, one-liner, riposte, pleasantry, repartee, epigram, bon mot
  2. 2Nevus n. pl. ne·vi (vye)Any of various congenital or acquired lesions of the skin that are usually pigmented and raised and may include epidermal, connective, vascular, or other types of tissue.
  3. 3FinagleTo obtain or achieve by indirect, usually deceitful methods.
  4. 4Complect tr.v.To join by weaving or twining together; interweave.
  5. 5‍Wangle vb(tr)to use devious or illicit methods to get or achieve (something) for (oneself or another): he wangled himself a salary increase.
  6. 6Baleful adj.Portending evil; ominous: The guard's baleful glare frightened the children.
    Harmful or malignant in intent or effect: a baleful influence.
  7. 7BrusqueAbrupt and curt in manner or speech; discourteously blunt.
    Synonyms: curt, short,
  8. 8PreponderanceA superiority in numbers or amount.
  9. 9Gabby (adj)Tending to talk excessively.
  10. 10Invective n.Denunciatory or abusive language; vituperation: an orator known for his abundant use of invective.
    A denunciatory or abusive expression or discourse: shouted invectives at the umpire.
  11. 11Gruff adj. gruffer, gruffest1. Brusque or stern in manner or appearance: a gruff reply.
    2. Hoarse; harsh: a gruff voice.
  12. 12JudderShake or vibrate rapidly and intensively.
  13. 13Salacious adj.1. Appealing to or stimulating sexual desire: salacious reading material.
    2. Characterized by or indicating sexual desire; lustful: a salacious wink.
  14. 14MolderTo crumble to dust; disintegrate.
  15. 15BluestockingA woman having literary or intellectual interests.
  16. 16RedactFormulate in a particular style or language.
  17. 17AfflictCause physical pain or suffering in.
  18. 18Dissolute adjLacking moral restraint; indulging in sensual pleasures or vices.
    given to dissipation; debauched
  19. 19Unabashed adj.1. Not disconcerted or embarrassed; poised.
    2. Not concealed or disguised; obvious: unabashed disgust.
  20. 20Off-guardNot prepared or vigilant.
    Syn: napping
  21. 21ChaparralDense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes.
  22. 22ContusionAn injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration.
    Syn: bruise
  23. 23ArcanumInformation known only to a special group.
    Syn: secret
  24. 24inhibitWhen you inhibit something, you block it or hold it back. If you put plants in a dark room, you inhibit their growth.
  25. 25Nimbledefinition, quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
  26. 26Jaw awayTo talk incessantly and/or at great length.
  27. 27Faltering- the act of pausing uncertainly faltering - the act of pausing uncertainly; "there was a hesitation in his speech"
    falter, waver, hesitation
  28. 28To shy atonly thing he shied at was the sight of his own blood
    To move suddenly or draw back, as if startled or afraid: The horse shied at the loud sound.
  29. 29Dither- An excited state of agitation.
    Syn: fuss, pother, tizzy, flap
  30. 30ProfligateGiven to or characterized by licentiousness or dissipation: a profligate nightlife.
  31. 31wanton adj.Lascivious or promiscuous. Used especially of women
  32. 32Morganaticof or designating a marriage between a person of high rank and a person of low rank, by which the latter is not elevated to the higher rank and any issue have no rights to the succession of the higher party's titles, property, etc
  33. 33PeachySplendid; fine. smashing, swell, keen, great
    Syn: bully . dashing; jolly: my bully boy.
  34. 34Bullyinformal very good; fine
    interj informal Also: bully for you well done! bravo!, corking, cracking, dandy,
  35. 35Groovyadj. groovier, grooviest Slang
    Very pleasing; wonderful.
  36. 36Nifty niftier, niftiestFirst-rate; great: a nifty idea.
    n. pl. nifties
    A nifty person or thing, especially a clever joke.,
  37. 37Libertine n1. a person who is morally or sexually unrestrained; rake.
    2. a freethinker in religious matters.
    3. a person freed from slavery in ancient Rome.
    adj.
    4. free of moral, esp. sexual, restraint; licentious.
  38. 38Fervid -characterized by intense emotion; "ardent love"; "an ardent lover"; "a fervent desire to change society"; "a fervent admirer"; "fiery oratory"; "an impassioned appeal"; "a torrid love affair"
  39. 39Febrile adjrelating to, or characterized by fever.
    Syn feverish
    The mother took her febrile and sweating child
  40. 40Pert adj. perter, pertestHigh-spirited, lively, or cheerful: A pert receptionist greets each client.
    Impudently bold; saucy: He was pert to his teacher. She gave a pert answer.
    a. Attractive or stylish in appearance: a pert hat.
    b. Small or firm and well-formed: a pert nose.

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INTERMEDIATE DIFFICULT ENGLISH WORDS Flashcards on English words 3, created by Ghabar Ghabar2 on 28/10/2017.
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