Batch 1 Flashcards

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imminent

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  1. soon / about to happen

“the Black Swan were in imminent danger of being discovered”
“Umber is facing imminent death”

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imperative

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  1. of vital importance / crucial

“immediate action was imperative”

  1. giving an authorative command

“Foxfire’s bell pealed again, a final imperative command”

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impel

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  1. drive / force / urge someone to do something

“Sophie was impelled by the urgent need to see Fitz again”
‘There are various reasons that impel me not to reveal who your parents are, Sophie,’ Mr. Forkle said.

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integrate

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  1. combine one thing with another to form a whole

“Silveny integrated with the shimmering lake behind her”

  1. bring people/groups with particular needs / characteristics into equal participation

“The Council decided to integrate Exilium students into Foxfire”

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spontaneous

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unforced / voluntary / unplanned / reflex / instinct

“the audience broke into spontaneous applause”
“As Bronte came into sight, Biana vanished as a result of spontaneous action”

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endeavour

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  1. try hard to achieve something / a goal

“The Black Swan endeavoured to create a society in which all species came in harmony”
‘Please make every endeavour to work together, Team Valiant.”

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profound

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  1. a state / quality / emotion very great or intense

‘Whoa, Foster, some profound emotions there!’ Keefe fanned the air around him.

  1. a person / statement with great knowledge or insight

“Elwin is one of our most profound physicians”

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