100 Words (76-85) Flashcards

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Repugnant

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Causing disgust; offensive or repulsive.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Word Origin: Latin

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Restitution

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The act of doing something or paying money to make up for some damage, loss, or injury that you have caused.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Latin

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Sabotage

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A deliberate and usually secret act that causes damage or hinders an activity.
To commit sabotage against an activity.
Part of Speech: Noun and Verb
Word Origin: French

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Scarcity

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An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Old French

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Scurry

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To move with light running steps; scamper.
Part of Speech: Verb
Word Origin: Old French

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Serenity

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The quality of being calm, peaceful, or untroubled.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Latin

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Sociable

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Enjoying the company of others; friendly.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Word Origin: Latin

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Somber

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Very serious or sad.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Word Origin: French

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Specimen

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Something that is studied by scientists as an example of an entire set of things, such as an entire species of living things.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Latin

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Stamina

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The power to resist fatigue or illness while working hard; endurance.
Part of Speech: Noun
Word Origin: Latin

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