english vocal 15 Flashcards

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abyss

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a deep or bottomless pit

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befall

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to happen, occur

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crucial

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very important

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dregs

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the last remaining part; the part of least worth

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embody

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to give form to; to incorporate, include; to personify

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exasperate

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to irritate, annoy, or anger

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flasco

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the complete collapse or failure of a project

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garnish

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to adorn or decorate, especially food

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heritage

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an inheritance, a birthright

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inert

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lifeless, unable to move or act; slow, inactive

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mercenary

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acting or working for self-gain only; a hired solider

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negligent

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marked by carelessness or indifference; failing to do what should be donee

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oblivion

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forgetfulness, disregard; a state of being forgotten; general pardon

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14
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opus

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an impressive piece of work (musical composition, art)

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pallid

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pale, lacking color; weak and lifeless

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parable

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a short narrative designed to teach a moral lesson

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rational

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based on reasoning; able to make use or reason

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reciprocal

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shared; working in both directions

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stricture

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a limitation or restriction; a criticism

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veneer

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a thin outer later, the surface appearance of decoration