FCP Vocabulary 7A

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Fleeting

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Lasting for a very short time; ephemeral. Example: The fleeting beauty of a sunset.

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Felicitous

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Well chosen or suited to the circumstances; appropriate. Example: Her felicitous remarks were well-received.

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Embellish

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To improve or enhance by adding details or decorations. Example: The author decided to embellish the story with vivid descriptions.

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Counterpart

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A person or thing that closely resembles or corresponds to another. Example: The CEO of the company is the counterpart to the president in the organization.

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Long-lasting

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Continuing for a long time; enduring. Example: The long-lasting effects of the medication were noted by the doctors.

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Ephemeral

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Lasting for a very short time; transient. Example: The ephemeral nature of the flowers made them all the more beautiful.

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Garish

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Obtrusively bright and showy; gaudy. Example: The garish colors of the advertisement were off-putting.

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Picayune

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Of little value or importance; trivial. Example: The picayune details of the report were not worth discussing.

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Indigent

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Poor; needy. Example: The indigent family received assistance from the local charity.

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Jettison

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To throw or drop something from a ship or aircraft; to abandon something. Example: The crew had to jettison cargo to lighten the load.