Unit XVI Flashcards
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Dol
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Latin
To feel pain, to be grieved
Indolent, doleful, dolorous
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Crux
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Latin
Cross
Excruciating, crux, crucial
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Acri
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Latin
Sharp
Acerbic, acrid, acrimonious
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Ferv
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Latin
To boil, be warm
Fervent, fervor, effervescent
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Excruciating
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Adjective Extremely painful; agonizing Crux Syn: unbearable Ant: pleasant
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Crux
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Noun The most important or decisive point Crux Syn: essence Ant: extra
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Crucial
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Adjective
Extremely necessary; essential
Crux
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Indolent
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Adjective Lazy; averse to work Dol Syn: listless Ant: robust
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Doleful
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Adjective Sad; mournful Dol Syn: depressed Ant: cheerful
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Dolorous
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Adjective Mournful; gloomy Dol Syn: bleak Ant: uplifting
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Acerbic
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Adjective Harsh and biting in tone Acri Syn: sharp Ant: bland
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Acrid
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Adjective
Stinging or biting in odor or taste, harsh; irritating
Acri
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Acrimonious
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Adjective Exhibiting harsh sharpness in speech or mood Acri Syn: bitter Ant: civil
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Exacerbate
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Verb To make worse or severe Acri Syn: aggravate Ant: ease
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Fervent
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Adjective Passionately excited or enthusiastic Ferv Syn: fiery Ant: indifferent