Jack's Ward Flashcards

(54 cards)

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address - v.

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speak to directly

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address - v.

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speak to directly

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argument

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a discussion in which disagreement is expressed

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brandish

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wave or flourish menacingly

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brooch

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a decorative pin or clasp

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conjure

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cause to appear as if by magic

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cravat

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a scarf or band of fabric worn around the neck as a tie

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curious

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deviating from what is ordinary, usual, or to be exected

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extraordinary

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beyond what is ordinary or usual

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fabulous

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of the nature of a fable or myth; legendary

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gust

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a strong, abrupt rush of wind

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helmet

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a head covering of hard material worn to protect the head

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impossible

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incapable of existing or occurring

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lullaby

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song to quiet children or lull them to sleep

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plunge

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thrust or throw forcefully into a substance or place

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portmanteau

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a case or bag carrying clothing on a trip

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refreshments

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a snack or light meal and drinks

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rescue

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set free, as from danger

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respectable

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worthy of esteem

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riddle

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a question or statement requiring thought to answer or understand

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stumble

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to lose one’s footing; to trip and almost fall

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tangled

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difficult to unravel

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trickle

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flow slowly in a thin stream or by drops

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trifle

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something trivial; of little improtance or value

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triumphant
victorious
26
unassuming
modest
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uproar
a state of noisy excitement and confusion; tumult
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yokel
country bumpkin
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argument
a discussion in which disagreement is expressed
30
brandish
wave or flourish menacingly
31
brooch
a decorative pin or clasp
32
conjure
cause to appear as if by magic
33
cravat
a scarf or band of fabric worn around the neck as a tie
34
curious
deviating from what is ordinary, usual, or to be exected
35
extraordinary
beyond what is ordinary or usual
36
fabulous
of the nature of a fable or myth; legendary
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gust
a strong, abrupt rush of wind
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helmet
a head covering of hard material worn to protect the head
39
impossible
incapable of existing or occurring
40
lullaby
song to quiet children or lull them to sleep
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plunge
thrust or throw forcefully into a substance or place
42
portmanteau
a case or bag carrying clothing on a trip
43
refreshments
a snack or light meal and drinks
44
rescue
set free, as from danger
45
respectable
worthy of esteem
46
riddle
a question or statement requiring thought to answer or understand
47
stumble
to lose one's footing; to trip and almost fall
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tangled
difficult to unravel
49
trickle
flow slowly in a thin stream or by drops
50
trifle
something trivial; of little improtance or value
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triumphant
victorious
52
unassuming
modest
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uproar
a state of noisy excitement and confusion; tumult
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yokel
country bumpkin