FC1 Flashcards

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Anecdote

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A short account of a particular incident or event, especially of a interesting or amusing nature

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Abominable

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Repulsive, offensive

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Avid

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Enthusiastic, eager

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Bereaved

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Saddened by death

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Conscientious

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Careful, thorough

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Countenance

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Expression, face

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Devoid

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Missing, without( usually followed by of)

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Dishearten

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To sadden or discourage

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Disperse

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Scatter, go away, break up

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Infernal

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Hellish, fiendish

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Infinite

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Never-ending

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Melancholy

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Gloomy state of mind

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Midst

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In the middle of

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Morale

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Self-esteem

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Notorious

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Infamous, famously bad

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Perilous

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Dangerous, unsafe, full of risk

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Plaintive

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Expressing sorrow, often used with sound

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Raucous

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Wild, unruly

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Sanctity

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Holiness, blessedness

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Semblance

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Appearance, impression, likeness

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Solemn

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Somber or serious usu. with tone or mood

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Vigilance

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State of being vigilant which means keenly watching to detect danger. Watchfulness