Words Flashcards

(19 cards)

1
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Convoluted

A

Turned in or wound up upon itself

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2
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Improvised

A

Invented, composed, or done without preparing beforehand

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3
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Taut

A

Tense tight

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4
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Spasmodic

A

Sudden violent and temporary

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5
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Deftness

A

The quality of being skillfully and nimble

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6
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Pent up

A

Not expressed or released

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7
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Reveling

A

Taking great pleasure

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8
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Unimpeded

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Not obstructed, unblocked

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9
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Phenomena

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Facts events or conditions

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10
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Pall

A

Covering that Darkens or conceals, atmosphere of gloom

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11
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Ferocity

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Great fierceness, or intensity

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12
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Tentative

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Not fully worked out

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13
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Spawn

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To bring forth

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14
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Cataclysm

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A disaster, usually one that causes sudden violent change

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15
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Presentiment

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Feeling something is going to happen

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16
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Equanimity

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The ability to remain calm

17
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Fortitude

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Firm courage or strength of mind in the face of danger

18
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Pandemonium

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Wild disorder

19
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Tribulation

A

Great misery or distress