Unit 16 Vocab Flashcards

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The most important or decisive point

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Crux

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Extremely painful; agonizing

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EXCRUCIATING

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Extremely necessary; essential

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Crucial

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Lazy; averse to work

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Indolent

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Sad; mournful

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Doleful

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Mournful; gloomy

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Dolorous

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Harsh and biting in tone

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Acerbic

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Stinging or biting in odor or taste; harsh; irritating

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Acrid

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Exhibiting harsh sharpness in speech or mood

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ACRIMONIOUS

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To make worse or more severe

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Exacerbate

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Passionately excited or enthusiastic

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Fervent

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Emotional excitement; heated enthusiasm

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Fervor

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Highly spirited; animated

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EFFERVESCENT

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