15 Language of Mystery, Surprise, Adventure and Discovery Flashcards

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ambiguous

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having more than one meaning

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anomaly

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smt that deviates from the norm

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diversion

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action intended to distract someone

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divulge

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to make widely known

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elusive

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difficult to catch, find, understand

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empirical

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based on observation or experience

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enigma

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someone or smt that is difficult to understand

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idiosyncrasy

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mannerism or quirk peculiar to an individual

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inscrutable

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beyond understanding

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intrepid

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fearless and adventurous

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nebulous

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vague; hazy; having the form of a cloud

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paradox

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logically self-contradictory statement

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