Hard words in reading comprehensions Flashcards
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Anomaly
Unexpected or abnormal
Illusory
Based on an illusion
Append
To add to the end
Analogous
Similar in a sense, but otherwise different
Rustic
Old-fashioned and simple
Grave
Very serious
Transitory
Temporary
Congregate
Coming together in a crowd
Covert
Secretive, concealed, or hidden
Instrumental
A factor that is vital to a process
Exhaustive
Intricate, complete, and detailed
Ailment
A minor problem causing slight physical discomfort
Probe
Examining something with your hands or tools
Twilight
Time of evening right before complete darkness
Counterpart
A person or thing with the same function but in a different location
Vanquish
Slaying in a competition or fight
Strenuous
Something that takes a lot of physical and mental effort
Encroach
Getting very close to an acceptable limit
Blunt
Not very sharp
Astute
To make a decision based off of important examinations
Perplex
Confuse or puzzling
Mundane
Boring
Preposterous
Ridiculous and unbelievable
Negate
Bring down something that was positive