Small miracles Flashcards

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Diametrically

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Completely directed
“Two diametrically opposed views”

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Probing

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Inquiring closely into something
“He wouldn’t stop probing me”

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Infirm

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Not physically or mentally strong
“Caring for the infirm”

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Doting

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Extremely and uncritically fond of someone
“Her doting husband”

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Idyllic

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Extremely happy, peaceful and picturesque
“In an idyllic setting”

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Placid

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Not easily upset or excited
“He’s placid around guests”

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Ferret out

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To discover by searching very carefully
“I haven’t managed to ferret out where he lives yet”

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Valiant

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Processing or showing courage or determination
“His valiant efforts didn’t change anything”

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Converge

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Come together from different directions and meet
“The two roads converge”

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Battered

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Damaged by age and repeated use
“I don’t want to drive your battered car”

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Aloft

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Up in or into the air
“She held her glass aloft”

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