F 451 Vocab 2 Flashcards
1
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sieve
A
A utensil used for straining solids from liquids
2
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Praetorian
A
A bodyguard or troop that protects a Roman emperor
3
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cardamom
A
the aromatic seeds of a plant of the ginger family
4
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certitude
A
Absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case
5
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asbestos
A
a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics
6
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status quo
A
the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues
7
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manifested
A
To make evident or sure by showing or displaying
8
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anesthetized
A
deprive of feeling or awareness
