Vocabulary 3 Flashcards

Chapter 3 vocab part two

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mirage

A

an optical illusion created by atmospheric conditions, or an hallucination

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incursion

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An invasion or attack (sudden and brief)

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3
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Assertion

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A confident and forceful statement or belief

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4
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Malevolently

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In a way that wants to cause harm or evil

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5
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Incredulously

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In a manner indicating disbelief

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Preposterous

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Contrary to reason or common sense: utterly absurd or ridiculous

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7
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impalpable

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Something too slight or subtle to be reached by the mind or touch.

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