Into the Wild Flashcards

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livid

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furiously angry

ash-colored or anemic looking from illness or emotion

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melodramatic

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overly emotional or sentimental

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grimace

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a facial expression of fear, disapproval, or pain

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makeshift

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(n) a temporary substitute for something else; (adj) crude, flimsy, or temporary

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allure

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to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm

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underscore

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underline; emphasize

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sibling

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a person’s brother or sister

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abyss

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Bottomless hole, a vast expanse or depth

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abstract

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not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

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adamant

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unyielding; firm in opinion

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ruminate

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reflect deeply on a subject

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dire

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causing fear or dread or terror

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fetal position

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curled up into a ball to relax the abdominal muscles

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knack

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a special talent or skill; ability to do something easily

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belated

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after the expected or usual time

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idiosyncrasy

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a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

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hubris

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excessive pride or self-confidence

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gregarious

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sociable; fond of the company of others

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compulsive

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having an uncontrollable need or motivation to do something

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relentless

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continuous; unstoppable

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ambivalent

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characterized by a mixture of opposite feelings or attitudes

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manifesto

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n. a public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group

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predicament

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difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma

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epiphany

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a moment of sudden revelation or insight