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Léa Set 1
First set of vocabulary
11
Language - English
Graduate
03/15/2011

Additional Language - English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
The Beatles made the _________ claim that they were "bigger than Jesus" when they were at the height of their popularity.
Definition

 

 

 

Outrageous

Term

A thick goo began to ____ out of the bottle when it fell over.

Definition
Ooze
Term
We were _____ with fear when we heard the gunshots.
Definition

 

 

stricken

Term
The plate was _____ on the edge of the table before it fell off.
Definition

 

 

Teetering

Term
One of the legs is too short, so the table is a bit _____.
Definition
wobbly
Term
A good business will have lots of regular ______.
Definition
Patrons
Term
He _____ himself out of bed even though he wanted to sleep more.
Definition
Heaved
Term
My chest was _____ after running so fast.
Definition
Heaving
Term
She was his ____ and inspired him to write a novel.
Definition
Muse
Term
He was ______ on the problems he faced.
Definition

musing

 

 

Term
He seemed nice, but I found his tone a bit _______. He talked to us like we were children.
Definition

 

Patronizing

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