literary terms 2 Flashcards
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heterogeneous
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consisting of elements that are not of the same kind
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exemplary
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serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
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emaciated
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very thin – especially from disease or hunger or cold
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countenanced
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admit as acceptable or possible.
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despondent
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emotionally depressed – especially a feeling of grief and hopelessness after a loss
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orthodox
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normal
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sagacity
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wisdom
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celibacy
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never having sexual intercourse
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proximity
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being close
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inimical
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harmful or unfriendly
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manifest
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obvious; or to make obvious; or to show or demonstrate
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solace
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give comfort
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decorously
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in a way that is polite, controlled, or socially acceptable
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mirth
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fun and laughter
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demerits
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a feature or fact deserving censure (dissaproval)