chiweenie Advanced vocab Flashcards

(19 cards)

1
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shrivelled

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wrinkled, dried-up

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compelling

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grabbing people’s interest, attention or admiration in a powerful way

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3
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trigger

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causing a particular reaction or process to begin

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4
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symmetrical

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made up of exactly similar parts facing each other

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5
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underpins

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serves as a foundation or basis for something

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incongruence

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a lack of harmony, compatibility or agreement between things

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7
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rugged

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describes a strong character, often associated with outdoor activities or physically demanding
work

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credible

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able to be believed; convincing or trustworthy

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9
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jolt

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a sudden shock or surprise, or a quick, sharp movement

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10
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malocclusion

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when the teeth don’t align when the jaws are closed

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11
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eliciting

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getting a response, answer or feeling from someone

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12
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anthropomorphism

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the act of giving human characteristics to animals or objects

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13
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wiggle

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to move up and down or side to side with small rapid movements

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14
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relentless

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безжалісний, невпинний, непохитний

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15
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leverage

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the power or ability to influence people or events

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incomprehensively

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in a way that is impossible or very difficult to understand

17
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heightened

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increased or intensified, especially in effect or feeling

18
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pampering

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treating someone with excessive care or attention

19
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social upheaval

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significant disturbances or disruptions in society or people’s lives