ela new semester Flashcards

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A part or element of a larger whole

A

Component

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An abstract idea; a general notion

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Concept

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3
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Take or seize someone’s property

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Confiscate

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4
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An empty, bleak place deserted of people

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Desolate

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5
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A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to
understand

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Enigma

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6
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To find and bring to light by searching

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Ferret

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7
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A society or organization with a common factor, especially
scientific or educational

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Institute

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8
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A person or personified force who is the source of
inspiration for a creative artist

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Muse

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9
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Steal goods using force, typically in a time of war

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Plunder

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10
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Refuse to recognize or abide any longer

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Renounce

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11
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The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

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Stamina

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12
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Trepidation

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A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may
happen

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13
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Express an idea or feeling fluently and coherently

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Articulate

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14
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Make a concerted or violent attack on

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Assail

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15
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Large in quantity; abundant

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Bountiful

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