Freak the Mighty Definitions Flashcards

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abberation

A

a departure from what is normal or desirable

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2
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avarice

A

greed for wealth

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3
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bionics

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the use of electronic devices to replace damaged limbs or organs

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4
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converge

A

arrive at the same destination

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5
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deficiency

A

a lack or shortage of something

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6
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deprived

A

lacking basic needs such as food and shelter

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7
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divulged

A

to reveal something

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8
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dysfunctional

A

not working properly

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9
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evasive

A

not giving a direct answer to a direct question

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10
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gruel

A

a thin porridge

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11
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illiterate

A

uneducated; a term used for people unable to read or write

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12
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linear

A

relating to a straight line or capable of being represented by a straight line

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13
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modification

A

a change or alteration to make something better

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14
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obnoxious

A

very offensive and unpleasant

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15
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optimum

A

the best out of a number of possible outcomes

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16
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precaution

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protection against possible undesirable events

17
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prodigy

A

a young person with an exceptional talent

18
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propulsion

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the process by which an object is moved forward

19
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redeemed

A

to restore yourself to good favor; restore reputation

20
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sobriquet

A

a nickname

21
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smug

A

conceited and self-satisfied

22
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reconsider

A

to think again