F451 Vocabulary (1/3) Flashcards by Kevin Chen | Brainscape

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Define : Abstract (ADJ)

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not concrete; theoretical

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Define : Abyss (N)

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A deep gorge or chasm; a vast empty space

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Define : Ballistics (N)

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The study of projectiles or firearms

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Define : Bestial (ADJ)

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Lacking human feelings of pity or remorse

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Define : Bewilderedly (ADV)

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In a confused manner

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Define : Cacophony (N)

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An unpleasant combination of sounds

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Define : Centrifuge (N)

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A device that separates substances

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Define : Cinders (N)

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Burned wood or fuel

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Define : Condemnation (N)

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A pronouncement of guilt

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Define : Devotion (N)

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A deep commitment of love

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Define : Drear (ADJ)

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A feeling of darkness and gloom

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Define : Fathoms (N)

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Depths of water

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Define : Feigning (V)

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faking; pretending

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Define : Flue (N)

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An outlet for smoke or heat

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Define : Illumination (N)

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Making something visible or lit

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Define : Incinerator (N)

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A furnace for burning trash

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Define : Jargon (N)

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A language used by a specialized group

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Define : Luminescent (ADJ)

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Able to emit light by means other than heat

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Define : Marionette (N)

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A wooden puppet

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Define : Mausoleum (N)

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A large tomb

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Define : Melancholy (ADJ)

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Feeling or causing sadness

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Define : Noncombustible (ADJ)

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Unable to catch fire easily

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Define : Objectivity (N)

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Ability to view things without emotion or prejudice

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Define : Olfactory (ADJ)

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Relating to the sense of smell

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Define : Proclivities (N)

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Natural tendencies to behave in a certain way

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Define : Pulverized (V)

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Crushed into a powder or dust

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Define : Seized (V)

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Took hold of something quickly and firmly

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Define : Sheath (N)

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A case for blade

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Define : Stratum (N)

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Several layers of something, usually land

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Define : Tactile (ADJ)

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Relating to the sense of touch

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Define : Torrent (N)

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A powerful rush of water

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Define : Venomous (ADJ)

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Poisonous

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Define : Ventilator (N)

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A device to circulate fresh air

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Define : Waft (V)

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To float gently through the air