10/23 Flashcards

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laconic

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brief, using few words.
Ic- describing.
adjective

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harrowing

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extremely distressed; disturbing or frightening.

adjective

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aptitude

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capacity for learning; natural ability.

noun

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endure

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to carry on through despite hardships; to put up with.
endured- verb
enduring- adjective

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chronic

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continuing for a long time; continuous.

adjective

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giddy

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a light-headed sensation; dizzy, frivolous

adjective

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irascible

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easily angered, irritable.

adjective

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cower

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cringe from fear; to shrink away.
cowering- adjective
cowered- verb

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gossamer

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delicate floating cobwebs; a sheer gauzy fabric; something delicate, light, flimsy

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queue

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to form or to wait in line

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