Vocabulary #2 Flashcards

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Paradox

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(noun) a statement that at first seems to be absurd or self contradictory but which may in fact turn out to be true

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Realm

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(noun) a special field of something or someone; kingdom

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Annals

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(noun) historical records

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Compound

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(verb) to increase or add to

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Tinge

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(noun) a trace, smattering, or slight degree

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Badger

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(verb) to pester, nag, or annoy persistently

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Implore

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(verb) to plead urgently for aid or mercy

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Drudgery

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(noun) unpleasant, dull, or hard work

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Interminable

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(adjective) undending

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Perceive

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(verb) to understand, know, become aware of

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