word of the day 1 Flashcards

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Penchant

A

a strong liking for something or tendency to do something.

“he has a penchant for adopting stray dogs”

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Tender

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showing gentleness and concern or sympathy.

“he was being so kind and tender”

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limerence

A

having an intense longing for another person.

“Her limerence lasted for around three months before she actually met him.”

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Gelid

A

icy; extremely cold.

“the gelid pond”

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Incorrigible

A

not able to be corrected, improved

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