"The Necklace" "The Most Dangerous Game" Vocab. Flashcards

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Finesse

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Noun) skill and cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation.
Syn. Refinement, delicacy

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Incessant

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Adjective) non stop, without ending.

Syn. Endless, constant

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Odious

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Adjective) describes something that deserves hatred.

Syn. Despicable, detestable, abominable

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Nocturnal

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Adjective) describes something that is active at night.

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Palpable

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Adjective) able to be felt.

Syn. Perceptible

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Tangible

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Adjective) describes something that has substance or reality; it is capable of being touched or identified.
Syn. Touchable or real

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Disarming

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Adjective) describes something that removes feelings of unfriendliness or mistrust.
Syn. Sweet or endearing

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Analytical

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Adjective)describes someone or something that is skilled in breaking a whole into its parts and examines their relationship.
Syn. Logical

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Futile

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Adjective) describes something that has no result or effect.

Syn. Ineffective

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Condone

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Adjective)to forgive, overlook, or allow in offense.

Syn. Disregard

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