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Vocabulary
sensation
noun
A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.
A widespread reaction of interest or excitement.
a-list
noun
a list of names of specially favored people
vexation
noun
The act of annoying, vexing, or irritating.
The state of being vexed or irritated.
unbelievably
adverb
(manner) In a manner that one does not believe.
(degree) To an extent not to be believed.
(evaluative) Contrary to expectations, amazingly.
titanic
adjective
Having great size, or great strength, force or power.
selfish
adjective
Holding one's own self-interest as the standard for decision making.
Having regard for oneself above others’ well-being.
idiot
noun
A person of low general intelligence.
A person who makes stupid decisions; a fool.
A person of the lowest intellectual standing, a person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal four-year-old; a person with an IQ below 30.
alright
adjective
Good; in acceptable, if not excellent condition.
In good health, unharmed.
interjection
Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance; OK.
A generic greeting; hello; how are you.
detritus
noun
(chiefly geological) Pieces of rock broken off by ice, glacier, or erosion.
Organic waste material from decomposing dead plants or animals.
Debris or fragments of disintegrated material.
sunken
adjective
Caused, by natural or unnatural means, to be depressed (lower than the surrounding area) or submerged
(of eyes or cheeks) Seeming to have fallen deeper back into the face due to tiredness, illness, or old age.
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