English 3 Vocab Flashcards

1
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Abruptly

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In a manner that produces the effect of a sudden ending

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2
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Barracks

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An often permanent building or set of buildings used, especially for lodging soldiers

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3
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Buoyant

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Able to regain high spirits after depression; lighthearted

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4
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Empathy

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Identification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives

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5
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Facade

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The face of a building, especially the principal face; an artificial or deceptive outward appearance

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6
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Grievous

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Causing, characterized by, or indicative of severe physical pain or suffering

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7
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illicit

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Not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful

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8
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Manacle

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A device for confining the hands

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9
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Persuade

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To induce to undertake a course of action or embrace a point of view by means or an argument, reasoning, or entreaty

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10
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Relegate

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To assign to a place or insignificance or of oblivion

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11
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Synonym of Abruptly

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Sudden, unexpected, quickly

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12
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Antonym of Abruptly

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gradually, slowly, smoothly

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13
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Synonym or Barracks

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dormitory, quarters, housing

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14
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Synonym or Buoyant

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cheerful, lively,optimistic

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15
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Antonym of Buoyant

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depressed, heavy-hearted, gloomy

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16
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Synonym or Empathy

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compassion, understanding, sympathy

17
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Antonym of Empathy

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indifference, apathy, insensitivity

18
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Synonym of Facade

A

exterior, front, appearance

19
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Antonym of Facade

A

reality, truth, substance

20
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Synonym of Illicit

A

illegal, unlawful, forbidden

21
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Antonym of Illicit

A

Legal, Permitted, authorized

22
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Synonym of Manacle,

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Handcuff, shackle, Restraint

23
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Antonym of Manacle

A

Freedom, release, liberation

24
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Synonym of Persuade

A

convince, influence, coax

25
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Antonym of Persuade

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Dissuade, Discourage, Deter

26
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Synonym of Relegate

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Assign, Delegate, Demote

27
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Antonym of Relegate

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Promote, Elevate, Upgrade