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10 Cards in this Set
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gasogene
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an apparatus for impregnating a liquid with a gas
Sentence: It might be fun to experiment with a gasogene. |
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slovenly
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unclean in appearance
Sentence: He was slovenly in dress and manners. |
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acceptance
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the act of taking or receiving something offered
Sentence: Acceptance is an essential part of friendship. |
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introspective
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to look into or examine
Sentence: I am not feeling introspective about my life. |
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trifling
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trivial or unimportant
Sentence: I detest trifling matters! |
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compunction
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any uneasiness or hesitation about the rightness of an action.
Sentence: Children often have compunction when lying to their parents. |
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billet
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lodging for a soldier, student
Sentence: I hope we don't have to provide billet any time soon. |
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languor
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lack of energy or vitality
Sentence: People often languor. |
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predominate
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to be the stronger or leading element or force
Sentence: I will be the predominate reader in your class. |
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contemplate
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to look at or view with continued attention
Sentence: You need to contemplate consequences. |
