Vocab Group 17 Flashcards

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a feeling of alarm or dread

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Trepidation

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a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

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Nuance

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suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious

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Eerie

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capable of life or normal growth and development

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Viable

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the ruler of a Muslim country

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Sultan

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become smaller or lose substance

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Dwindle

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a means of preserving from harm or unpleasantness

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Salvation

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cause to become awake or conscious

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Rouse

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not embarrassed

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Unabashed

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boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

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Defiant

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an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

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Tremor

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worn away as by water or ice or wind

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Eroded

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refuse to stop

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Persist

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close in time; about to occur

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Imminent

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a deep opening in the earth’s surface

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Chasm

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marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

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Unwavering

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an intervening period or episode

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Interlude

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pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

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Feeble

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be agitated

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Roil

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greatly annoyed; out of patience

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Exasperated