Vocabulary Flashcards

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diminish

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(verb) to lessen or reduce.

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anguish

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(noun) extreme pain, distress, or anxiety.

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rigorous

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(adj.) severe or harsh; demanding. .

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sheepish

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(adj.) embarrassed or bashful.

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meticulous

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(adj.) careful and precise; using extreme consideration of details.

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solemn

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(adj.) serious or somber.

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torrent

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(noun) a sudden, violent outpouring or rush of something.

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phenomenon

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(noun) an exceptional or unusual occurrence.

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Diminish

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Example: The spicy heat of a hot pepper cannot be ________ed by cooking it.

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anguish

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Tears of _______ filled the girl's face after learning that her cat died.