Vocabulary Flashcards

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Arbitary (ADJ)

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Based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason

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Sparse (ADJ)

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Small in numbers or amount, often spread over a large area

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Anecdote (N)

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A short, often funny story, especially about something someone has done

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Metaphor (N)

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An expression, often found in literature, that describes a person or object by referring to something that is considered to have similar characteristics to that person or object

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Novella (N)

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A short novel

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Squeeze (V)

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To press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it

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Mural (N)

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A large picture that has been painted on the wall of a room or building

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Facet (N)

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One part of a subject, situation, etc. that has many parts

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Infant (N)

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A baby or a very young child

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Amuse (V)

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To entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action or by making them laugh or smile