Vocabulary Flashcards

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Vague

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Not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided.

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Tantalizingly

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In a way that causes desire and excitement in you, but is unlikely to provide a way of satisfying that desire.

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Shudder

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To tremble with a sudden convulsive movement, as from horror, fear, or cold.

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Shatter

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To break suddenly into very small pieces, or to make something break in this way.

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Terrible

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Extremely bad or serious.

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Chasm

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A deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.

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Illusion

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A thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses.

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Mirth

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Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.

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Tolerate

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To allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of something that one does not necessarily like or agree with without interference.

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Absurd

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Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.