unit 16 Flashcards by Miranda w | Brainscape

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excruciating

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extremely painful, agonizing

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crux

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the most important or decisive point

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crucial

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extremely necessary, essential

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indolent

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lazy, averse to work

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doleful

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sad, mournful

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dolorous

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mournful, gloomy

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acerbic

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harsh and biting in tone

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acrid

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stinging or biting in odor or taste

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acrimonious

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exhibiting harsh sharpness in speech or mood

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exacerbate

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to make worse or more severe

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fervent

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passionately excited or enthusiastic

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fervor

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emotional excitement, heated enthusiasm

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effervescent

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highly spirited, animated

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