"The Fall of the House of Usher" Vocab

melancholy definition

• A state of extreme excitement.
• (Noun) A deep, persistent sadness or a state of sorrow. Typically with no obvious cuase

• A feeling of indifference or apathy.
• A fleeting moment of happiness.

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Insufferable definition

• (Adj) Insufferable means unbearable or intolerable.

• Insufferable is a synonym for pleasant.
• Insufferable refers to something enjoyable.
• Insufferable means easily tolerated.

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precipitous definition

• Moderately inclined
• Flat and level
• Gradually sloping
• (adj) Very steep or sudden(done without consideration)

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trifling definition

• Of great significance and worth.
• (ADJ) Of little value or importance.

• A term used for something extravagant.
• An expression of high value or importance.

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deficiency definition

• An abundance of resources.
• (noun) A lack or shortage of something necessary.

• A temporary pause in activity.
• A type of financial investment.

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collateral definition

• A financial term for profit sharing.
• A type of insurance policy.
• (noun/adj)An asset pledged as security for a loan.

• A legal document for property transfer.

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appellation definition

• A legal document
• A type of fruit
• A geographical location
• (noun) A name or title, especially in a specific context.

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dilapidation definition

• A term for modern buildings.
• A method of construction.
• (noun)The state of disrepair or ruin, especially of a building.

• A type of architectural style.

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pallor definition

• Pallor is a term used for skin that is tanned or sunburned.
• (noun)Pallor is skin paleness

• Pallor is a condition of excessive redness in the skin.
• Pallor refers to a healthy glow of the skin.

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enunciation definition

• The ability to read silently without speaking.
• A style of speaking without clarity.
• The act of pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.(NOUN)

• The process of writing down words.

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