46-55 Flashcards

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Delirious

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in a state of wild excitement or ecstasy.

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2
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Nauseated

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feel sick; affect with nausea.

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3
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Interminable

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endless

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4
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Gales

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a very strong wind.

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5
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Warbled

A

sing softly and with a succession of constantly changing notes.

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6
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jubilation

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a feeling of great happiness and triumph.

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7
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Composure

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the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.

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Justified

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marked by a good or legitimate reason.

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Indifferent

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having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.

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Magnifying

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make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.

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Discouragement

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a loss of confidence or enthusiasm; dispiritedness.

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Incredulous

A

unwilling or unable to believe something.

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13
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Interjected

A

say (something) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption.

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Curtly

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Rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner

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15
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Redeem

A

compensate for the faults or bad aspects of (something).

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16
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Wary

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feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

17
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Resolve

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settle or find a solution to (a problem, dispute, or contentious matter).

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Adamant

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refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind.

19
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Strategize

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devise a strategy or strategies.

20
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Innovative

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featuring new methods; advanced and original.

21
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Craggy

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rough and uneven.

22
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Somber

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dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

23
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Sodden

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saturated with liquid, especially water; soaked through.

24
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Wringing

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squeeze and twist (something) to force liquid from it.

25
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Mirth

A

amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.

26
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Corridor

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a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms.

27
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Starkly

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in a way that is severe or harsh in appearance or outline.

28
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Pronouncement

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a formal or authoritative announcement or declaration.

29
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Tremor

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an involuntary quivering movement.

30
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Dormant

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having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.

31
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Unison

A

simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech.