First 20 words Flashcards

(20 cards)

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predicament

A

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

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2
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insurmountable

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impossible to overcome

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3
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gratified

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pleased or satisfied

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4
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sniveling

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To sniffle; complain or whine tearfully

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5
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disgruntled

A

angry or dissatisfied

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6
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reaping

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harvesting; gathering, taking

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7
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deterrent

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something that discourages; hindrance

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8
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poaching

A

illegal hunting

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9
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haggling

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to argue about a price or agreement

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10
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dissent

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(v.) to disagree; (n.) disagreement

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11
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disastrous

A

causing much damage or harm

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12
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radical

A

extreme

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13
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Intensity

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the measurable amount of a property, such as force, brightness, or a magnetic field; the quality of being intense

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14
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replicate

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to repeat, to copy, or to duplicate

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15
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mentor

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a wise and trusted guide and advisor

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16
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maniacally

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like a maniac; in a crazy manner

17
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preposterous

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ridiculous, senseless

18
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adjacent

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near, next to, adjoining

19
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protocol

A

procedure; code of behavior; set of rules

20
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plummets

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fall or drop straight down at high speed