dictionary 4 Flashcards

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allure

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mysterious attractive or fascinating

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suspense

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a state of excited or anxious uncertainty about what happens

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vanity

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self-loved; narcissism

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resilient

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flexible; overcome difficult conditions

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inclement

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(of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet; icy

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kilter

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out of harmony or balance.

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frantic

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wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion.

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idly

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with no particular purpose, reason, or foundation.

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arouse

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evoke or awake

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focal

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of or relating to the center or main point of interest.

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imminent

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about to happen

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vignette

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a small illustration or portrait photograph that fades into its background without a definite border;
At once existential and literal brief evocative description, account, or episode.

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amalgam

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a mixture or blend

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resonate

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evoke images or emotions

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jingle

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to make metal sounds

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brood

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a group of children or chickens

17
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taint

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makes it impure

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truculent

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quick to argue, looking for a fight, hard to please

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quiver

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tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.