Vocab 9/19 Flashcards
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Hue
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n. A variety of a color, tint, complexion
2
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Subside
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v. To sink to a lower level
3
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Ephemeral
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adj. Lasting a very short time
n. anything short-lived
4
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Paradox
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n. A statement that contradicts itself yet it might still be true
5
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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
8
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Loping
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v. To move or run with bouncing steps
n. The act of loping
9
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Unfathomable
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adj. Not being able to be completely understood
10
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Incredulous
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adj. Showing unbelief, Skeptical
11
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Incidentally
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adv. Apart from the main manner, by the way
12
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Comical
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adj. Producing laughter, funny