10 Flashcards

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abominable

A

arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable

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consequence

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a result, effect; importance

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3
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dole

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to give out in small amounts; money, food, or other necessities given as charities, a small portion

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4
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formulate

A

to express definitely or systematically; to destive, invent; to state as a formula

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5
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momento

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something that serves as a reminder

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6
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null and void

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without legal force or effort; no longer binding

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7
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panorama

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a wide, unobstructed view of an area

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8
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pry

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to pull loose by force

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9
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resourceful

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able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems

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10
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subsequent

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coming after; following in time, place, or order

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11
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bumbling

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blundering and awkward

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12
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delude

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to fool

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13
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engulf

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to swallow up

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14
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foil

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to defeat

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15
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initiative

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taking the first step or move

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16
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nonconformist

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a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things

17
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poistery

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all of person’s offspring

18
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refurbish

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to brighten

19
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rigorous

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severe, harsh, strict

20
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unerring

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making no mistakes