Vocabulary Flashcards

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Permeate (verb)

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To spread through or soak into something. Example: The smell of popcorn began to permeate the whole room.

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Expertise (noun)

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Special skill or knowledge about something. Example: Her expertise in baking helped her make the perfect cake.

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Luminous (adjective)

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Shining or glowing brightly. Example: The stars looked luminous in the night sky.

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Serene (adjective)

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Very calm and peaceful. Example: The lake was so serene that the water didn’t even ripple.

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Wince (verb)

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To make a quick face or movement because of pain or discomfort. Example: He winced when he touched the hot pan.

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Solemn (adjective)

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Very serious and not smiling. Example: Everyone had a solemn look during the important speech.

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Glimpse (noun/verb)

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A quick look at something. Example (noun): She caught a glimpse of the rainbow before it disappeared. Example (verb): He glimpsed a bird flying by the window.

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Emerge (verb)

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To come out or appear from somewhere. Example: The butterfly emerged from its cocoon.

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Successor (noun)

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A person who comes next in a job or position. Example: The queen’s successor will take the throne one day.