11-22 Flashcards

(40 cards)

1
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falter

A

to speak with hesitation

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2
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distort

A

to twist or bend out of shape

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3
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indignant

A

filled with anger aroused by injustice

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4
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despair

A

complete loss of hope

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5
Q

chasm

A

deep crack in the earth’s surface

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6
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churn

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to stir with violent or continued motion

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7
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tentative

A

showing hesitancy or uncertainty

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8
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paralyze

A

to make helpless, powerless, or ineffective

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descend

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to move or pass from a higher place to a lower one

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10
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veer

A

to change in direction

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11
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skeptical

A

showing doubt or suspicion

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12
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overwhelm

A

to overcome completely

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13
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metamorphosis

A

change in form, shape, or structure

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14
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nudge

A

to push gently

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15
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transparent

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easily seen through

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16
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agitate

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disturb

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17
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portcullis

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heavy grating constructed to slide up and down the gateway of a castle

18
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eon

A

very long, indefinite period of time

19
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arrogant

A

full of pride or self-importance

20
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ichor

A

fluid flowing in the veins of the gods

21
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to speak with hesitation

22
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to twist or bend out of shape

23
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filled with anger aroused by injustice

24
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complete loss of hope

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deep crack in the earth's surface
chasm
26
to stir with violent or continued motion
churn
27
showing hesitancy or uncertainty
tentative
28
to make helpless, powerless, or ineffective
paralyze
29
to move or pass from a higher place to a lower one
descend
30
to change in direction
veer
31
showing doubt or suspicion
skeptical
32
to overcome completely
overwhelm
33
change in form, shape, or structure
metamorphosis
34
to push gently
nudge
35
easily seen through
transparent
36
disturb
agitate
37
heavy grating constructed to slide up and down the gateway of a castle
portcullis
38
very long, indefinite period of time
eon
39
full of pride or self-importance
arrogant
40
fluid flowing in the veins of the gods
ichor