Words (Mounteneering) Flashcards
1
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Paradoxical
A
Difficult to uderstand because of containing two opposite facts or characteristics
2
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Grim
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Terrifying, extremely bad
3
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Vicarious
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Experiencing sg indirectly, through someone else’s experience
4
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Sumptuous
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Rich and luxurious
5
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Consolation
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A comfort or relief in times of difficulty
6
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Tantalizing
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Sg that provokes interest or desire but it is difficult to obtain
7
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Inadequate
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Not good enough
8
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Adversity
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Unpleasant, unlucky situation
9
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Seminal
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Containing new ideas and having a great influence on later work (inspiring)
10
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Anticipation
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Feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future
