vocab #1 Flashcards

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analysis

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separation and identification of the parts of a whole to arrive at a conclusion

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2
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conjure

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call an image to the mind; cause someone to feel or think something

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3
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quell

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to put an end to something

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4
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mercurial

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characterized by rapid and unpredictable changes of mood

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5
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complexity

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hard to separate, analyze or solve

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6
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epiphany

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an illuminating discovery or realization

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7
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bereft

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lacking something wanted, needed, or expected

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8
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assuage

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satisfy or quench the gain of good will

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9
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tantalize

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tease or torment by presenting something desirable but keeping it out of reach

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