lesson 2 Flashcards

(19 cards)

1
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To give as an honor; to present as a gift.

A

Bestow

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2
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Stuck with horror; shocked

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Aghast

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3
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  1. Having many twists and turns; winding.
  2. Sneaky; not frank or honest.
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Devious

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4
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To destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin

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Annihilate

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5
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A person who provides help, especially by giving money

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Benefactor

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6
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Lacking; empty; entirely without

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Devoid

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7
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  1. To warn
  2. To criticize gently
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Admonish

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8
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Forceful anger; furry

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Wrath

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9
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  1. A deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person
  2. Anything that causes destruction or suffering
    v. To cause suffering or distress
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Plague

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10
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To think about in a quiet, careful way

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Muse

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11
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A warning

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Admonition

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12
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Not done on purpose; unintended

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Unwitting

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13
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n. A person who goes before others and opens the way for them to follow.
v. To open the way for others

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Pioneer

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15
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  1. To sink to a lower level
  2. To become quieter or less active.
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Subside

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16
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v. To pay attention to.
n. Attention; notice

17
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n. A human being, especially as contrasted with a god.
1. Of or relating to human beings.
2. Causing death; fatal.
3. Very severe.

18
Q

Paying careful attention.

19
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Failing to pay proper attention