the thrill of horror vocab for the horror unit – Flashcards
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variable
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any factor that can have more than one variable
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conceive
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v (verb) to think of or imagine; to form or devise a plan in the mind
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vex
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v (verb) to annoy or anger; to irritate; to make someone feel annoyed, frustrated or worried
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stifle
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v (verb) to smother or suffocate; to restrain or stop yourself from doing something
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crevice
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n (noun) a narrow crack; a fissure; an opening
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audacity
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n ( noun) boldness, a sense of adventure, bravery, the willingness to take bold risks. rude or disrespectful behavior
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vehemently
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av (adverb) done with intense emotion; eagerly, fiercely, vigorously, passionately or intensely
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hypocritical
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a (adjective) false or deceptive; pretending to be good or honest,deceitful, dishonest, fake, fraudulent
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peril
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n (noun) dangerous situation; a hazard; serious and immediate danger
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doughty
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a (adjective) brave and persistent
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grimace
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n/v (noun) a facial expression of pain or disgust (verb) to make a facial expression of pain or disgust
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fate
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n (noun) a power that is thought to determine the course of events; destiny; the development of events beyond a person's control
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frivolous
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a (adjective) inappropriately silly, carefree and not serious; not having any serious purpose or value
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avaricious
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a (adjective) greedy; showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain
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compensation
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n (noun) something, such as money, that is received in payment; pay back; to reimburse or repay
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intensify
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v (verb) to make something grow in strength; to increase or strengthen; to make more intense
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quest
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n (noun) a search; along and difficult search for something (verb) to search for, to seek out.
