16-30 Flashcards

(15 cards)

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Haggard

A

looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.

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Malicious

A

characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm.

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3
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Suppressing

A

prevent the development, action, or expression of (a feeling, impulse, idea, etc.); restrain.

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4
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Offshoots

A

A thing that originated or developed from something else.

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5
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Disquieting

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inducing feelings of anxiety or worry.

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6
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Monumental

A

great in importance, extent, or size.

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Trepidation

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a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

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Litany

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a tedious recital or repetitive series.

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Normalcy

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the condition of being normal; the state of being usual, typical, or expected.

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10
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Epiphany

A

a manifestation of a divine or supernatural being.

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Eradicate

A

destroy completely; put an end to.

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12
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Ironically

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used to denote a paradoxical, unexpected, or coincidental situation.

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13
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Undercurrent

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an underlying feeling or influence, especially one that is contrary to the prevailing atmosphere and is not expressed openly.

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Loomed

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appear as a shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening.

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Appendages

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(often with negative or pejorative connotations) a thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important.

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