Vocabulary Flashcards- Week 3 F451

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Proclivity

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A natural inclination or tendency to do something.

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Stolid

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Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

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Olfactory

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Relating to the sense of smell.

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Noncombustible

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Not able to catch fire and burn easily.

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Heresy

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Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine. In the novel, it's used to describe any belief that goes against the state's rules.

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Sieve

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A utensil consisting of a wire mesh held in a frame, used for straining, sifting, or puréeing.

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Cadence

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A rhythmic flow of sounds or words.

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Dwindle

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Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.

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Insidious

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Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

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Manifest

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Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.