Aug 23rd Flashcards

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idyllic

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A week at the beach that goes perfectly is an idyllic vacation.

Idyllic means so wonderful it seems almost magical.

But few people knew about Meehan’s first wife and how her seemingly idyllic marriage also quickly turned into a living nightmare.

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pristine

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original; unspoiled; pure

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frugal

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economical; penny-pinching

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prodigy

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an extremely talented child; an extraordinary accomplishment or occurrence

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decorous

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Something that is decorous is dignified, proper, and in good taste, like your decorous great-aunt who always wears a dress

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