Short Story Vocabulary Flashcards

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Finesse (Noun)

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Definition- Skill and cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation.

Synonyms: Refinement, Delicacy.

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1- Incessant (Adjective)

2- Incessantly (Verb)

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Definition(s)- 
1- Non stop, without ending. 
2- Describes an action (something that you do) that is non- stop. 
Synonyms: Endless, Constant 
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Odious (Adjective)

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Definition- Describes something deserving hatred.

Synonyms: Abominable, Detestable

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Nocturnal (adjective)

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Definition- Describes something that is active at night.

Synonyms: None

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Palpable (adjective )

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Definition- Able to be touched or felt.

Synonyms: Tangible, Perceptible

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Tangible (adjective)

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Definition- Describes something that has substance or reality; capable of being touched or precisely identified (more than palpable.)
Synonyms: Touchable

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Disarming (adjective)

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Definition- Describes something that removes feelings of unfriendliness or mistrust.
Synonyms: Endear in, Sweet

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Analytical (adjective)

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Definition- Describes something that is skilled in breaking a whole into parts and examining their relationship.
Synonyms: Scientists, Logical

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Futile ( Adjective)

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Definition- Describes something that has no result or effect.
Synonyms: Fruitless, Ineffective

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Condone (Verb)

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Definition- To forgive, overlook, or allow an offense (something bad) .
Synonyms: Disregard

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Analyze (Verb)

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Definition- To study the parts of something.

Synonyms: Break down, Dissect

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