Vocab 9/19 Flashcards

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Hue

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n. A variety of a color, tint, complexion

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Subside

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v. To sink to a lower level

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Ephemeral

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adj. Lasting a very short time

n. anything short-lived

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Paradox

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n. A statement that contradicts itself yet it might still be true

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Allusion

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n. Making a reference to another thing

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Couplet

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n. A pair of verses that rhymes

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Hyperbole

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n. An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

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Loping

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v. To move or run with bouncing steps

n. The act of loping

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Unfathomable

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adj. Not being able to be completely understood

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Incredulous

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adj. Showing unbelief, Skeptical

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Incidentally

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adv. Apart from the main manner, by the way

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Comical

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adj. Producing laughter, funny

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