adjectives Flashcards
1
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superfluous
A
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
2
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taboo
A
prohibited or restricted by social custom
3
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futile
A
pointless
4
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colloquialism
colloquial language
A
an informal word or phrase used in normal or familiar conversation
5
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qualms
A
feelings of doubt/fear about whether you are doing the right thing
‘he had no qualms about lying to the police’
6
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oppression
A
cruel/unjust treatment and abuse of power
7
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desolate
A
uninhabited+empty
8
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ineffectual
A
9
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timorous
A
nervous
10
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instantaneous
A
instant
11
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intermittently
A
irregular intervals
12
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salient
A
most noticeable/ prominent
13
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vehemently
vehemance
A
great feeling/passion
