Short Story Vocab. Flashcards

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What does Tangible mean?

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  • Describes something that has a substance or reality

- Synonyms: Palpable

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What does Palpable mean?

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-Able to be touched or felt

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What does Disarming mean?

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Describes something that removes feelings of unfriendliness or mistrust

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What does Analytical mean?

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Describes something that is skilled in breaking a whole into its parts and examining

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What does Futile mean?

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Describes something that has no result or effect

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What does Condone mean?

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  • To forgive, look over, or allow an offense

- Synonyms:

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What does Finesse mean?

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  • Refinement or Delicacy

- Synonyms: Carefully or Delicate

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What does Incessant/Incessantly mean?

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  • Non-stop, without ending

- Synonyms: Infinite

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What does Odious mean?

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  • Extremely unpleasant

- Synonyms: Rude or disrespectful

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What does Nocturnal mean?

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  • Active at night

- Synonyms: non-sleepy

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