Unit 16 Flashcards

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crux

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latin

cross

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excruciating

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adjective 
extremely painful
latin
syn:unbearable 
ant: pleasant
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crux

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noun
the most important or decisive point
syn: essence
ant: extra

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crutial

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adjective

extremely necesary

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dol

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latin

to feel pain

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indolent

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adjective 
lazy 
latin
syn: listless
ant: robust
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doleful

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adjective
sad
syn: depressed
ant: cheerful

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dolorous

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adjective
mournful
syn: bleak
ant: uplifting

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acri

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latin

sharp

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acerbic

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adjective 
harsh and biting in tone 
latin
syn: sharp 
ant: bland
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acrid

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adjective

stinging or biting in order or taste

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acrimonious

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adjective 
exhibiting harsh sharpness in speech or mood
latin 
syn: bitter 
ant: civil
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exacerbate

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verb 
to make worse 
latin
syn: aggravate 
ant: ease
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ferv

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latin

to boil

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fervent

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adjective
passionately excited or enthusiastic
syn: fiery
ant: indifferent

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fervor

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noun
emotional excitement
syn: eagerness
ant: apathy