ENGLISH Flashcards

(25 cards)

1
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teetered

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moved unsteadily

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2
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bodega

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small grocery store

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3
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plaza

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an open, public square or marketplace

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4
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gestures

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hand signals

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5
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vacant

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having no contents empty void

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6
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gnawing

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chewing or nibbling

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7
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diverse

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showing a great deal of variety very different

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8
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pessimistic

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tending to see the worst aspect of things or beliving that the worst will happen

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9
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babbling

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speaking quickly without being understood

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10
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alterations

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changes and adjustments usually made to clothes

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11
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deeds

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intentional actions

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12
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gales

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very strong winds

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13
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haphazard

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disorganized, unplanned

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14
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coincidence

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a striking occurrence of two or more events at one time apparently by mere chance

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15
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decisively

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in a manner that settles an issue convincingly in a way that shows the ability to decisions quickly and effectively

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16
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solitary

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alone without anyone

17
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aroma

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pleasant odor usually of spices or food

18
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decorum

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dignified or proper behavior

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vast

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very great area or extent

20
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trowel

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tool with a flat blade used in gardening

21
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troughs

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long narrow openings like a gutter

22
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receptionist

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person who receives calls or vistors

23
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pacifism

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opposition of war and violence

24
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compromised

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worked out a agreement

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