Unit 8 others Flashcards

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1
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Detract

A

Take away from something; restarle valor a algo

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2
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Bedrock

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solid foundation; cimientos

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3
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Cavity

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a hole in a natural structure

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4
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Debris

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remains

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5
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Freak

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abnormal

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6
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Limesone

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a type of porous rock

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7
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Plausible

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Believable

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8
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Widget

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gadget, device

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9
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Accomplishment

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goal achieved

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Geek

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technology enthusiast

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Handcuffs

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a pair of metal rings placed on the wrists to restrain someone

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12
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Khakis

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greenish-brown

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13
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Mesmerising

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fascinate

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14
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Misfit

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ill-adjusted person

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15
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Scrutiny

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close examination

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16
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Devalue

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Make something less valuable than it is

17
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Lexicon

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dictionary

18
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Pertain

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describe; relate to; pertenecer

19
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Savvy

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knowledgeable

20
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Sustain

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continue at the same level

21
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Worthwhile

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there’s value in doing this; worth time, effort