I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 Flashcards

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century

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a period of 100 years

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stride

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to walk with very long steps

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3
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pulverize

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to crush, beat, or grind something into powder or dust

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4
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grueling

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very difficult, requires great effort

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5
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debris

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the pieces that are left after somethign is destroyed

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rotation

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the act or process of moving or turning

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7
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pummel

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to repeatedly hit or punch very hard

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8
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scientific

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the study of the natural world through experiments

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compartment

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one of the separate areas in a car, train or airplane

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10
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ham radio

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wireless amateur radio communication

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11
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hammer

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to keep talking about something or trying to do something

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hammer

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to beat very quickly and forecefully

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13
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frantic

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having a lot of wild and hurried activity

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14
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gash

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a long, deep cut

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15
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grime

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dirt that covers a surface

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salvage

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to save, or prevent the loss of something important