Random Words 7 Flashcards by Kenton Butcher | Brainscape

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Hypocorism

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Noun: the practice of using pet names

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Writhen

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Adj: twisted

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Tautology

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Noun: needless repetition of an idea

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Mot juste

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Noun: the exact, appropriate word

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Balmy

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Adj: refreshing, rejuvenating

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Confabulation

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Noun: familiar talk

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Fugacious

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Adj: fleeting, ephemeral

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Turbid

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Adj: muddy, not clear

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Redolent

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Adj: fragrant

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Triskaidekaphobia

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Noun: fear of the number 13

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Titivate

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Verb: to spruce up

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Esurient

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Adj: hungry, greedy

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Raffish

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Adj: flashy vulgarity

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Adjuvant

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Adj: serving to help or assist

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Eldritch

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Adj: eerie, weird

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