Words For Paper 1 Flashcards

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Tranquil

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Calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance.

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Serene

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Clear, calm, and without worry or stress; peaceful.

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Verdant

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Lush and green, covered in plants or vegetation.

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Delicate

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Light and fragile, easily damaged or broken; also can describe something beautiful and subtle.

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Abundant

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Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.

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Effervescent

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Bubbling or fizzy, also used metaphorically to describe someone or something full of energy.

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Stretching

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Extending or reaching out over a distance.

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Reaching

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Extending towards something, indicating effort or desire.

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Reclining

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Lying back or leaning in a relaxed way.

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Polychromatic

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Having many different colors; multicolored.

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Illuminous

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Radiant or shining with light; bright.

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Fragrant

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Having a pleasant or sweet smell.

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Saccharine

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Overly sweet, often used to describe something excessively sentimental or cloying.

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Ethereal

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Extremely delicate and light, as if not of this world; heavenly or otherworldly.

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Psychedelic

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Pertaining to or resembling the vivid colors and patterns associated with mind-altering experiences.

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Vivid

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Producing strong, clear images in the mind; intensely bright and detailed.

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Overwhelming

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Overpowering or difficult to manage; can also describe a feeling of being filled with too much intensity.

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Screaming

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A loud, high-pitched noise, usually associated with distress or alarm.

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Enveloping

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Surrounding something completely, often in a way that is overwhelming or all-consuming.

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Slumping

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Drooping or sagging; often indicating a lack of energy or a negative emotional state.

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Luring

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Attracting or tempting, often with the implication of deception or danger.

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Lurking

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Remaining hidden, often with the suggestion of a hidden threat or danger.

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Choking

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Having difficulty breathing, usually caused by a blockage in the throat.

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Suffocating

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Preventing someone from breathing properly; stifling or smothering.

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Corrupt
Morally or ethically wrong; dishonest or debased.
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Esoteric
Understood by only a small, specialized group of people; obscure.
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Parasitic
Living off of or exploiting another organism or entity, often causing harm.
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Lifeless
Lacking life or energy; dull and inactive.
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Sunless
Lacking sunlight, often implying a dreary or gloomy atmosphere.
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Helpless
Unable to help oneself; powerless or in a situation of complete dependence.
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Gnarly
Twisted, distorted, or dangerous in appearance; can also mean something challenging or intense.
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Ramshackle
In a state of disrepair or ruin, often used to describe buildings or structures.
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Dilapidated
In a state of decay or ruin due to age or neglect.
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Desolate
Empty, bleak, and barren, often suggesting a feeling of abandonment or isolation.
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Radiant
Emitting light or heat; glowing with energy or beauty.
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Exuberant
Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; overflowing with enthusiasm.
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Luminous
Radiating or reflecting light; bright and shining.
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Euphoric
Characterized by a feeling of intense happiness or excitement.
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Majestic
Having grandeur, beauty, or dignity; imposing or impressive.
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Abyss
A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm, often symbolizing a hopeless or dangerous situation.
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Dismal
Depressingly dull, bleak, or inadequate.
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Mournful
Expressing sorrow or grief; full of sadness or regret.
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Bitter
Having a sharp, unpleasant taste; can also refer to an intense, unresolved feeling of anger or resentment.
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Grim
Worrying or depressing in appearance or situation; forbidding or uninviting.