Talking about books Flashcards
1
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blurb
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a short text on the back cover of a book, describing what the book is about
2
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poignant
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moving and sad
3
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chronicle
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description of a sequence of events
4
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acclaimed
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praised by the public
5
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compelling
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very interesting and engaging
6
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lugubrious
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rather dark, mournful and gloomy
7
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macabre
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often cruel or disgusting, concerned with death
8
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chilling
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causing great fear
9
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page-turner
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powerful story that keeps you interested
10
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insight
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the ability to understand what something is really like
11
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gripping
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so interesting or excitingthat it holds your attention totally
12
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enigmatic
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mysterious
13
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breathtaking
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amazing
14
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wry
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in the face of a bad situation
15
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evocative
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whiwh arouse memories or images