All Vocab Flashcards

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Irrevocable

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incapable of being retracted

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Reprieve

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a relief from harm of discomfort

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3
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Infernal

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characteristic of or resembling Hell

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4
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Delude

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be dishonest with

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5
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Reminisce

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recall the past

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Pompous

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having or showing the attitude of people who speak and behave in a very formal and serious way because they believe they are better, smarter, or more important than other people

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Sentimental

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having or expressing strong feelings of sadness or love in a way that may seem foolish or expressive

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Fanciful

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coming from the imagination

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9
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Ironic

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using words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny; strange or funny because something is different from what you expected

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10
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Pessimistic

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having or showing a lack of hope for the future

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11
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Weariness

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temporary loss of strength and energy from hard work

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12
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Apathy

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an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

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13
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Reverberate

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have a long or continuing effect

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14
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Vehement

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marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions

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15
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Tumult

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violent agitation

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16
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Inconspicuous

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not prominent or readily noticeable

17
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Quagmire

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a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

18
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Eloquence

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powerful and effective language

19
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Tedium

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dullness owing to length or slowness

20
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Obscurity

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an unimportant and not well known standing

21
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Falter

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move hesitatingly, as if about to give way

22
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Subsequent

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following in time or order

23
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Revulsion

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intense aversion

24
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Solemn

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dignified and somber in a manner or character

25
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Casualty

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someone injured or killed in a military engagement