list 8 Flashcards

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cacophony

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a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

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synergy

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the interaction of elements that, when combined, produce a total effect greater than the sum of the individual elements.

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picturesque

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visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way.

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dichotomy

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a division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

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serendipity

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the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

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tenacity

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the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; persistence.

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labyrinthine

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like a labyrinth; irregular and twisting.

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euphemism

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a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.

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audacity

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the willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behavior.

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dichotomous

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divided or divided into two parts or classifications.

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