Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'Persuade' mean?

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To convince someone to convert to a faith or to adopt a particular belief.

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What does 'Poignant' mean in literature?

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Painfully moving; evoking a strong emotional response.

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What does 'Inexorable' mean?

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Relentless; cannot be persuaded or stopped.

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What does 'Emaciated' mean?

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Very thin or wasted away, often due to lack of food.

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What is the definition of 'Cessation'?

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A stopping or discontinuation of an action or process.

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What does 'Native' mean?

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Belonging to a particular place by birth or origin.

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What does 'Relentless' mean?

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Showing no signs of stopping or lessening; persistent.

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What does 'Attraction' mean?

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A force that draws people or things together.

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What does 'Hostile' mean?

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Unfriendly; antagonistic or opposed.

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What does 'Bitterness' mean?

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A feeling of anger or resentment.