Hannah Hansen Flashcards

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Incessant

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(adjective) Non-stop, without ending

Synonyms: endless, constant

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Finesse

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(noun) Skill and cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation
Synonyms: refinement, delicacy

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Incessantly

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(adverb) Describes an action (something that you do) that is non-stop
Synonyms: endlessly, constantly

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Odious

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(adjective) Describes something do serving hatred

Synonyms: abominable, detestable

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Nocturnal

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(adjective) Describes something that is active at night

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Palpable

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(Adj.) able to be touched or felt
Synonyms: tangible, perceptible
“I felt a palpable sense of relief”

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Tangible

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(Adj.) describes something that has substance or reality; capable of being touched or precisely identified (more than palpable)
Synonyms: palpable, touchable
“Although, I had no tangible evidence, I was certain that someone snooped in my locker.”

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Disarming

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(Adj.) describes something that removes feelings of unfriendliness or mistrust.
Synonyms: unseating, sweet
“The con artist’s disarming smile made us trust him.”

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Analytical

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(Adj) describes something that is skilled in breaking a whole into its parts and examining.
Synonyms: logical

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Futile

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(Adj) describes something that has no result or effect
Synonyms: fruitless, ineffective
“Even though we prepared for the hurricane, our efforts were futile because the windows broke.”

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Condone

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(Verb) to forgive, overlook, or allow an offense (something bad)
Synonyms: disregard
“We do not condone bullying of any kind; it is considered a serious offense.”

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Analyze

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(Verb) to study the parts of something
Synonyms: break down, dissect
“The data was reported and analyzed by the computer.”

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