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A word used to describe something that emits light that is not caused by heat
luminescent
Radiant is a synonym or antonym mo which word?
luminous
The ____________ of the glow in the dark clothing made the hikers more visible at night.
Luminosity
To understand or comprehend something. Also, used to measured the depth of something
Fathom
It was _______________ that the man would not be able to walk after falling from a 4 story balcony.
fathomable
The idiom to get a handle of something is synonymous with what word?
Fathom
The awareness of one's thoughts, actions, appearance and so on
self-consciousness
He knew he was sensitive when people commented on his weight. He asked himself ________________, "am I really fat or just overthinking?"
self-consciously
Who is more likely to be self-conscious about their social status or appearance: An extrovert or introvert? Why?
introvert
A technique used often in poetry or literary writing to capture loud and harsh sounds
cacophony
The __________ sounds of the busy roads and traffic made it hard to converse with my friend over the phone.
cacophonic
a type of starch used to thicken food like pudding
tapioca
The Newspaper _____________always print controversial and private information about celebrities to get more attention.
tabloids
Universities like Oxford are where many American ____________can be found but not always.
intellectuals
Michel Foucault's ideas are an example of modern what?
intellectualism
To stand firm is a synonym or antonym of what word?
pratfall
