Lesson 10

labyrinthine

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/læ.bɜ.rɪn.θin/ or /lā.bē.rin.thin/

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Disapproving

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complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

abysmal

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very deep or profound, often used metaphorically to describe a great extent or intensity

abyss

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a symbolic void representing an immeasurable or deep concept or state

facetious

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/fə.si.ʃəs/ or /fē.si.shēs/

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not showing the amount of seriousness needed toward a serious matter by trying to seem clever and humorous

facility

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the ability to do something easily or skillfully

to wrest

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/rɛst/ or /rest/

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to take something out of someone's hand usually by force

to wrench

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/rɛnʧ/ or /rench/

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to pull or twist something forcefully or abruptly, often with the intention of extracting or removing it

to wreak

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to cause or inflict damage, harm, or destruction, often with great force or intensity

wrath

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extreme anger or strong resentment, often accompanied by a desire for vengeance or harming oneself and others

candid

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/kæn.dəd/ or /kān.dēd/

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speaking or behaving in a clear, honest, and direct manner

candor

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the quality of being honest and direct in speech and act

neural

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regarding neurons, which are the basic building blocks of the nervous system