ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS Flashcards

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Lethargy

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A pathological state of sleepiness or deep unresponsiveness and inactivity

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Frazzled

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Showing the effects of exhaustion or a force to make a great effort

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Petulantly

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Childishly sulky or bad-tempered

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Ominous

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Giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen

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Crescendo

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The loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound

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Languid

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(of a period of time) relaxed and peaceful

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Palpable

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A feeling so intense it seems almost tangible

So happy or such a big thick emotion you can almost ‘touch it’

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Supplementary

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Completing or enhancing something (might be in addition)

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Adherence

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Attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief.

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Assimilated

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To absorb and integrate (combine) ; to take in and understand fully

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Meticulously

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In a way that shows great attention to detail; very thorough

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Infringed

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To actively break the terms of a law, agreement…

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13
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Admonition

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A firm warning or dissaproval

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14
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Aptitude

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A natural ability to do something

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15
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Carnage

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The killing of a large number of people

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Distraught

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Very worried or upset

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Emphatically

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In a forceful way or without a doubt; very clearly

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Pervaded

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Spread through and perceived through in every part (especially smell)

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Unanimous

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Fully in agreement

20
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Tunic

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A loose, tigh-length garment

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Conspicuous

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Attracting notice or attention; clearly visible

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Chastisement

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Disapproval and criticism severely

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Transgression

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An act that goes against a law, rules, or code of conduct; an offense

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Obsolete

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No longer produced or used; out of date; old

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Apprehensive

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Anxious or fearful that something bad might happen

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Taut

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stretched back; not slack (usually related to body muscles) ; tense, unrelaxed

27
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Vigilant

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Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties