Short Story Vocabulary Flashcards
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Palpable
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- Adjective
- Able to be touched or felt
- “The palpable bump at the bridge of the nose”
2
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Tangible
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- Adjective
- Describes something that has substance/reality or capable of being touched or precisely identified
- “The atmosphere of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible
3
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Disarming
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- Adjective
- Describes something that removes feelings of unfriendliness or mistrust
- “He gave her a disarming smile”
4
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Analytical
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- Adjective
- Describes something that is skilled in breaking a whole into its parts and examining
- “Analytical methods”
5
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Analyze
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- Verb
- To study the parts of something
- “We need to analyze our results more clearly”
6
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Futile
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- Adjective
- Describes something that has no result or effect
- “A futile attempt to keep fans from mounting the stage”
7
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Condone
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- Verb
- To forgive; overlook or allow an offense (something bad)
- “He seemed to condone their behavior”
8
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Finesse
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- Noun
- Skill and cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation
- “Orchestral playing of great finesse”
9
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Incessant
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- Adjective
- Nonstop; without ending
- “The incessant beat of the music”
10
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Incessantly
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- Adverb
- Without interruption; constantly
- “She talked about him incessantly”
11
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Odious
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- Adjective
- Deserving or causing hatred
- “She learned the rough work of the household, the odious labors of the kitchen”
12
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Nocturnal
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- Adjective
- Occurring at night
- “Most owls are nocturnal”
13
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Preclude
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- Verb
- Prevent from happening; make impossible
- “The secret nature of his work precluded official recognition”
14
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Retribution
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- Noun
- Punishment that is considered to be morally right and fully deserved.
- “Settlers drove the Navajo out of Arizona in retribution for their raids”
15
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Avenge
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- Verb
- Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another).
- “His determination to avenge the murder of his brother”
16
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Avenger
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- Noun
- Someone who gets back at someone for a wrongdoing
- “Robin Hood was a romantic folk hero avenger.”
17
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Connoisseur
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- Noun
- An expert judge in matters of taste
- “A connoisseur of music”
18
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Virtuoso
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- Noun
- A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.
- “A celebrated clarinet virtuoso”
