Vocabulary Flashcards

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persistent

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(adjective) Continuing to exist or happen, especially for longer than is usual or desirable.

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dissipate

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(verb) To gradually become less or weaker before disappearing completely, or to make something do this.

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predicament

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(noun) A difficult or unpleasant situation in which you do not know what to do, or in which you have to make a difficult choice.

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luminous

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(adjective) Shining, or glowing, in the dark.

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reconciliation

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(noun) A situation in which two people, countries, etc., become friendly with each other again after fighting.

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precariously

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(adverb) In a way that is uncertain or dependent on chance.

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clamor

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(noun) A very loud and confused noise made by a large group.

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unanimous

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(adverb) A decision in which all the people involved agree.