Book Vocabulary Flashcards

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Primordial

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something basic and fundamental; at the beginning of the time

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Aftermath

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Consequences/After effect of some destructive/unpleasant events

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Frantic

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Wild in worry,fear, anxiety; panic stricken

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Utterly

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Completely

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5
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Dwarf

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insignificant; small if comparison to;

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Confidant

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Close Friend

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Holistically

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treating something, as a whole system and not as individual parts.

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Strew

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Scatter

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Weaving

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menjahit

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Cited

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refer to (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work:

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robust

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strong and healthy; vigorous: ; (of a system) - able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions:

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Solitude

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the state of being alone

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Repertoire

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a stock of plays, dances, or items that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.

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lofty

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noble; grand

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15
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Obsolete

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Outdated

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Engulf

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(of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely: ; deluge
demolish

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Torrent

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a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid ; deluge

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Convey

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make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable; communicate

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Whirlwind

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sed with reference to a very energetic person or a tumultuous process

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Intertwined

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connect or link (two or more things) closely

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Meticulous

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showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

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Harness

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a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draught animal is fastened to a cart, plough, etc. and is controlled by its driver.

control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy:

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Beacon

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a light or other visible object serving as a signal, warning, or guide at sea, on an airfield ; lampu dari lighthouse.

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Abyss

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a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm:

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Stranded
left without the means to move from somewhere ; (of a boat, sailor, or sea creature) left aground on a shore:
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Consensus
a general agreement
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Tampered
interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations:
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Quid Pro Quo
a favour or advantage granted in return for something; Exchange
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Vilify
- speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner: menghujat
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Trivial
of little value or importance: insignificant; minor
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Curfew
a regulation requiring people to remain indoors between specified hours, typically at night:
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Devious
showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals:
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Unprecendented
never done or known before
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Scrutinize
examine or inspect closely and thoroughly:
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Mundane
acking interest or excitement; dull:
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Skirmish
an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets.
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Tumbling
Fall suddenly, clumsily
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mish mash
a confused mixture
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Ephiphany
a moment of sudden and great revelation or realization.
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Oblivious
not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one:
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A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner
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Content
a state of peaceful happiness, satisfaction.
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Benevolent
well meaning and kind ; (of an organization) serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose:)
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Juke
make a sham move to mislead an opponent:
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Aptitude
a natural skill to do something.
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Convene
assemble
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Malice
intention to harm someone.
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Infamous
Notorious
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Nefarious
Wicked or Criminal
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Impoverished
made poor or weakened
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Deter
discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences:
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Linchpin
A person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization
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Chomper
someone who chomps and chomps while eating.
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Perishable
(especially of food) likely to decay or go bad quickly:
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Quintessential
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class:
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negligable
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant:
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Impose
force (a decision) on someone
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concoct
make or devise (a story or plan)
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Hinder
make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen:
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Inclement
(of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet: