Set 2 Flashcards

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Expanse

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A wide, open area of land or sea

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Undulating

Example: The snake undulated across the room, terrifying the guests.

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Moving with a smooth, wave like motion

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Myriad

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A countless or extremely great number

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Delicate

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Easily broken; fragile

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Intricate

Example: Human nature is intricate and requires copious amounts of analysis to interpret

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Very detailed and complicated

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Pivotal

Example: Even though soft skills are pivotal to achieve growth, people are mindless about it.

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Crucial importance in relation to success

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Encroachment

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Intrusion on a person’s rights

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Involved

Example: My mom sometimes gets on a long, involved conversation with her siblings on phone

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Difficult to comprehend

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9
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Intrusion

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Engaging in spite of wanting to private

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Nestled

Example: It is very likely that you’re nestled on your bed while reading to this

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Positioned comfortably

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Rugged

Example: His weathered face implies a lot about his rugged personality and non-childish behaviour

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1- Rough, with a lot of rocks
2- Strong and attractive man

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Pristine

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In a very good condition; original

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