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Common Words 4 Flashcards

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Hinder

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to make (something, such as a task or action) slow or difficult

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Haft

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the handle of a weapon or tool

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Carom

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Strike and rebound

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Strident

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sounding harsh and unpleasant

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Terse

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brief and direct in a way that may seem rude or unfriendly

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Dogged

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stubborn and determined

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Snare

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a device that has a loop (called a noose) which gets smaller when the end of it is pulled and that is used to catch animals

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Chastise

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to criticize (someone) harshly for doing something wrong

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Pouty

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expressive of displeasure

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Mingle

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to combine or bring together two or more things

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Grueling

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very difficult; requiring great effort

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Take its toll

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to cause harm or suffering

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Dire

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very bad; causing great fear or worry

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Lickspittle

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a fawning subordinate; toady

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Somber

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very sad and serious; having a dull or dark color

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Emulate

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to try to be like (someone or something you admire)

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Ditch

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a long narrow hole that is dug along a road, field, etc., and used to hold or move water

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Pole

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to move (a boat) by using a pole to push against the bottom of a river, lake, etc.

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Tabard

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a short loose-fitting sleeveless or short-sleeved coat or cape

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Crude

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very simple and basic; made or done in a way that does not show a lot of skill

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Sortie

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a sudden attack in which a group of soldiers rush forward against an enemy

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Truce

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an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting, arguing, etc., for a certain period of time

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Ransom

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money that is paid in order to free someone who has been captured or kidnapped

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Babble

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to talk foolishly or too much

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Suet

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a type of hard fat that is found in cows and sheep

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Plague

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to cause constant worry or distress to (someone)

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Reave

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plunder, rob

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Rapine

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pillage; plunder

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Uncouth

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behaving in a rude way; not polite or socially acceptable

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Cleaver

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a heavy knife with a wide blade used for cutting up large pieces of meat

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Deception

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the act of making someone believe something that is not true

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Haven

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a place where you are protected from danger, trouble, etc.

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Mule

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a hybrid between a horse and a donkey

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Slat

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a thin, narrow strip of wood, plastic, or metal

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Privy

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a small outdoor building that is used as a toilet

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Filch

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to steal (something that is small or that has little value)

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Tart

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having a sharp or sour taste

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Lax

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not careful enough; not strict enough

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Stray

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to go in a direction that is away from a group or from the place where you should be

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Ledge

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a narrow, flat surface that sticks out from a wall

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Hoary

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Very old

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Snark

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an imaginary animal (used typically with reference to a task or goal that is elusive or impossible to achieve)

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Swaddle

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to wrap (someone, especially a baby) tightly with a blanket, pieces of cloth, etc.

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Stern

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the back part of a boat or ship

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Prow

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the front of a ship

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Wrack

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to utterly ruin; wreck

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Chide

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to express mild disapproval of (someone)

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Regale

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to give pleasure or amusement to

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Due

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a regular payment that you make to be a member of an organization

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Bluster

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to speak in a loud and aggressive or threatening way

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Cajole

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to persuade someone to do something or to give you something by making promises or saying nice things

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Athwart

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across

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Ravage

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to damage or harm (something) very badly

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Plowshare

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the part of a plow that digs into the soil

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Bray

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to utter the characteristic loud harsh cry of a donkey

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Harness

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a set of straps that are placed on an animal (such as a horse) so that it can pull something heavy

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Zenith

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the highest point reached in the sky by the sun, moon, etc.

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Cinder

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a very small piece of burned material (such as wood or coal)

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Conflagration

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a large destructive fire

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Nimbus

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a circle of light

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Belch

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to erupt, explode, or detonate violently

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Sinuous

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having many twists and turns

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