Vocabulary Flashcards

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apocalypse

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a sudden, violent and destructive event, like the end of the world. Example: Snowy conditions on the road made the commute home feel like an apocalypse.

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technically

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according to the rules; in fact. Example: Technically, tomatoes are fruits, even though they look and taste more like vegetables.

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demented

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driven to behave in an irrational manner. Example: In some fairy tales, the protagonist is compelled to behave in a demented way due to an evil spell cast upon him or her.

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laborious

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involving a lot of tedious work. Example: Computer programming can be a laborious task because any tiny error written into the code can cause a program to fail, resulting in hours upon hours of extra work.

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acknowledge

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to accept or admit the existence or truth of. Example: At his graduation, his mom acknowledged him as an adult.

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fortunately

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involving good luck. Example: Even though Andrea didn’t study for the SAT, fortunately she still received a high enough score that she didn’t have to take the test a second time.

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animated

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visibly enthusiastic. Example: Though John’s father was usually quiet and indifferent, when it came to talking about the Boston Red Sox, he became extremely animated and could talk for hours about how much he loved the team.

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inexhaustible

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having an endless supply that cannot be used up or completely consumed. Example: The sun seems like an inexhaustible source of energy, but it will eventually die out.