Heart of Darkness 2 Flashcards

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pestiferous

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adjective; harboring infection and disease

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bereavement

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noun; period of mourning after loss

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evanescent

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adjective; quickly fading or disappearing

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sagacious

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adjective; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement

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intrepidity

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noun; feeling no fear, very bold or brave

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tumultuous

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adj; making a lound, confused noise

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promptitude

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nounl quality or habit of being on time or prompt

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duffer

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nounl; clumsy or awkward person

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sordid

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adjl very bad or dishonest

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dubious

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adjective; to be hesitation or doubful

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morbidly

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adjverb; appealing to death and disease

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peroration

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nounl concluding part of a speech

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eloquent

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adjl fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

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preside

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verbl to be in the position of authority

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altruistic

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adj; showing selfless concern for the well being of others

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