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(root)

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L
Cross
EXCRUCIATING
Crux
CRUCIAL
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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
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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
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Effervescent

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Adj
Highly spirited; animated
Ferv
S-bubbly
A-lifeless