Unit 16 Flashcards
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Excruciating
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Adj Extremely painful, agonizing Crux S-unbearable A-plesant
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Crux(word)
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N The most important or decisive point Crux S-essence A-extra
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Crucial
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Adj
Extremely necessary, essential
Crux
S/A-X
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Dol
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L to feel pain, to be grieved Indolent DOLEFUL DOLOROUS
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Indolent
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Adj Lazy, adverse to work Dol S-listless A-robust
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Doleful
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Adj Sad, mournful Dol S-depressed A-cheerful
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DOLOROUS
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Adj Mournful, gloomy Dol S-bleak A-uplifting
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Acri
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L Sharp ACERBIC Acrid ACRIMONIOUS EXACERBATE
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Acerbic
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Adj Harsh and biting tone Acri S-sharp A-bland
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Acrid
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Adj
Stinging or biting in odor or taste; harsh; irritating
Acri
S/A-X
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Acrimonious
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Adj Exhibiting harsh sharpness in speech or mood Acri S-bitter A-civil
12
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Exacerbate
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V To make things worse or more severe Acri S-aggravetive A-ease
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Ferv
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L To boil, be warm Fervent Fervor Effervescent
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Fervent
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Adj Passionately excited or enthusiastic Ferv S-fiery A-indifferent
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Ferveor
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N Emotional excitement; heated enthusiasm Ferv S-eagerness A-apathy
