lesson 12.2 Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
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approval,praise,award,distinction,kudos, honor,laurels

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accolade

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2
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attraction,appeal,charisma,charm,magnetism,temptation,enticement

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allure

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3
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main,accomplished,principal,champion,chief,expert,major

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arch

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4
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fortify,gird,reinforce,prepare,strengthen,steady,steel

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brace

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5
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bloodshed,slaughter,massacre,butchery,termination,murder

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carnage

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6
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appreciate,cultivate,treasure,worship,esteem,prize,preserve

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cherish

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7
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conclusive, determined,forceful,resolute,significant,critical,crucial

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decisive

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8
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bewitch,captivate,absorb,engage,immerse,fascinate,enrapture

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engross

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9
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short-lived,transitory,temporary,train sent,brief,episodic

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ephemeral

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10
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deteriorate,undermine,crumble,disintegrate,diminish,abrdae

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erode

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11
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adept,skillful,agile,adroit,active,quick,defy,lithe

A

nimble

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12
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calm,friendly,nonviolent,quit,peaceable,amicable

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pacific

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13
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meddle,snoop,inquire,intrude,peep,investigate,reconnoiter

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pry

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14
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fidget,writhe,agonize,shift,wriggle,twist

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squirm

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15
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determined,forceful,strong,resolute,sturdy,steadfast,loyal

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tenacious

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16
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displeasure,resentment,grudge,offense,annoyance,indignation

17
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exceptional,astounding,mysterious,weird,supernatural,eerie

18
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covert,clandestine,concealed,surreptitious,confidential

19
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annex,supplant,appropriate,displace,high jack,seize,wrest

20
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conquer,crush,rout,overwhelm,defeat,overpower