The Writing Life chapters 6 and 7 Flashcards
1
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Vat
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noun; large tube or tank used to hold something (usually liquids)
2
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Scrying
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verb; to discover or search for something obscure or in the future
3
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Metaphysical
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adjective; having to do with philosophy that deals with abstract concepts such as knowing and identity
4
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Placate
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verb; to make someone less angry or hostile; to pacify
5
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Balk
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verb; to hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea
6
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illimitable
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adjective; without limits or an end
7
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mote
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noun; tiny piece of a substance
8
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cleave
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verb; to split or sever something
9
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taciturn
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adjective reserved or uncommunicative
10
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embellished
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verb; to make something more attractive by adding decorative deatails
11
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somersaulting
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verb; rolling or jumping and making a complete revolution
12
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kinesthetic
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adjective; moving limbs and/or body
