English LP Study cards Flashcards

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Prodigious

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So big causing wonder/amazement- so enormous
it brings attention to.
CREATES A SENSE OF AWE

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Revelry

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Noisy, partying, celebrating

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Consort

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a person you associate with.
someone you unite or harmonize with.
example: spouse

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Quarry

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Prey, something that is hunted.

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5
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Foreboding

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A feeling of evil to come.
(Negative connotation)

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Maelstrom

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Violent sucking whirlpool.
chaoic, insane storm

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Maudlin

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  1. overly sentimental to the point it’s almost gross.
  2. Drunk enough to be emotionally silly
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Guile

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cunning, great stratagems, deceitful wisdom
(Greek value)

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Titanic

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Having great magnitude, force or power.
This is forceful!

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Formidable

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Causing fear or dread because of how impressive something is.

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