Unit 16 Flashcards

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CRUX

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“Cross”

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Excruciating

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Adj. extremely painful; agonizing
Syn: unbearable
Ant: pleasant

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Crux

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N. the most important or decisive point
Syn: essence
Ant: extra

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Crucial

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Adj. extremely necessary; essential

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DOL

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“To feel pain, to be grieved”

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Indolent

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Adj. lazy; averse to work
Syn: listless
Ant: robust

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Doleful

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Adj. sad, mournful
Syn: depressed
Ant: cheerful

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Dolorous

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Adj. mournful, gloomy
Syn: bleak
Ant: uplifting

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ACRI

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“Sharp”

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Acerbic

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Adj. harsh and biting in tone
Syn: sharp
Ant: bland

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Acrid

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Adj. stinging or biting in odor or taste; harsh; irritating

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Acrimonious

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Adj. exhibiting harsh sharpness in speech or mood
Syn: bitter
Ant: civil

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Exacerbate

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V. To make worse or more severe
Syn: aggravate
Ant: ease

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FERV

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“To boil, to warm”

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Fervent

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Adj. passionately excited or enthusiastic
Syn: fiery
Ant: indifferent

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Fervor

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N. emotional excitement; heated enthusiasm
Syn: eagerness
Ant: apathy

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Effervescent

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Adj. highly spirited; animated
Syn: bubbly
Ant: lifeless