Chapter 29 & 30 Flashcards

1
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Alacrity

A

Eagerness

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2
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Composure

A

Emotional control

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3
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Ennui

A

Boredom

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4
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Imperturbable

A

Unshakably calm

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5
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Impetuous

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Hasty;impulsive

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6
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Incite

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To provoke to action

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7
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Indolent

A

Lethargic

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8
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Inertia

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Resistance to motion

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9
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Pandemonium

A

Chaos

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10
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Serenity

A

Peacefulness

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11
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Attenuate

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To make slender,fine, or small

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12
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Diaphanous

A

Of such fine texture as to be transparent

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13
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Effulgent

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Brightly shining

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14
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Encumber

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To burden or weigh down

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15
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Evanescent

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Vanishing like vapor

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16
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Palpable

A

Noticeable

17
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Permeate

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To spread throughout

18
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Pliant

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Easily bent or flexed

19
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Ponderous

A

Very heavy

20
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Viscous

A

Sticky and thick