Words that Look Negative Flashcards

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Critic/ Criticism

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A critic is a person who writes commentary about literature or art. That commentary can be either positive or negative.

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Discern/ Discerning

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To recognize or distinguish; perceptive

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Ineffable

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Indescribable, sublime, beyond words

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Infallible

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Unable to be wrong

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Ingenious

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Clever, brilliant

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Ingenuous

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Naive

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Inimitable

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Unique, one-of-a-kind

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Innate

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Inborn, natural

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Innocuous

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Harmless

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Intrinsic/ Innate

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Imborn, a natural part of

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Invaluable

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Having immense value, priceless

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Unassuming

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Modest

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Unqualified

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Absolute

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