Vocab from "The necklace" Flashcards

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Finesse

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Skill and Cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation. Physical skills or mental skills.

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odious

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(adj.) Describes something deserving hatred

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Noctural

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(adj) Describes something that is active at night

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Incessantly

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Without interruption

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Palpable

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able to be touched or felt

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Futile

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incapable of producing any useful result

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Condone

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accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue

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Analytical

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relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning.

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Disarm

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allay the hostility or suspicions of

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disarming

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(of manner or behavior) having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm.

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tangible

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clear and definite; real.

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