english vocab 10-12 Flashcards by Carlyn Kessinger | Brainscape

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a warning or gentle scolding

A

Admonition

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obvious; sticking out in its
surroundings

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Conspicuous (adj.)

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in a neat, skillful, quick way

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Deftly (adv.)

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make less; become less; slowly disappear

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Diminish (v.)

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very exciting

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Exhilarating (adj.)

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extremely cold; freezing

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Frigid (adj.)

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downpour; surge of water

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Torrent (n.)

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in a dry, humorous, usually mocking
manner

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Wryly (adv.):

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