Unit 16 Flashcards

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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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Latin- Cross

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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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Latin- to feel pain, to be grieved

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Indolent

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Adj- lazy; averse to work

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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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Latin- to boil, be 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

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Doleful

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Adj. sad; mournful
Syn- depressed
Ant- cheerful

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Dolorious

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Adj- mournful; gloomy

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Acri

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Latin- 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