Vocab set 1-2 Flashcards

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Inference

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(n)- A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

Infer (v)

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Transformation

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(n)- A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance

Transformational (adj)
Transform (v)

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Allure

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(n)- The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating

Alluring (adj)

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Alter

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(v)- Change or cause to change in character or compostion, typically in a comparatively small but significant way

Alternation (n)

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Obscure

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(v)- Not discovered or known about about; uncertain

obscured (v)

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Reclusive

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(adj)- Avoiding the company of other people; solitary

Recluse (n)

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Recessed

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(adj)- (of a fixture or architectural feature) set or built in a recess in the surrounding wall or surrounding

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Foreboding

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(n)- Fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen/ can also be adj

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Sinister

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(adj)- Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen

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Inherent

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(adj)- Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute

inherently (adv)

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Ambiguity

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(n)- The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; in exactness

Ambigous (adj)- more than one interpretation; having double meaning

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Benign

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(adj)- Gentle and kindly

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Juxtapositon

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(n)- The factor of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

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Coincide

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(v)- Occur at or during the same time

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Vestibule

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(n)- A small room, hall, or lobby next to the outer door of a building

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