Lesson 3 Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
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Having many twists and turns or sneaky and not honest

A

devious

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2
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A person who provides help, especially by giving money

A

benefactor

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3
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To give as an honor or to present as a gift

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bestow

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4
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To destroy completely or to reduce udder ruin

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annihilate

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5
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A person who goes before others and opens the way for them to follow.

A

pioneer

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5
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Lacking, empty, or entirely without

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devoid

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6
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To think about it in a quiet, careful way.

A

muse

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7
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Human

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mortal

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8
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To pay attention to

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heed

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9
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Not done on purpose, unintended

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unwitting

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10
Q

Forceful anger fury

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wrath

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10
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To sink to a lower level

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subside

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11
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A deadly disease that spreads rapidly

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plague

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12
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To warn

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admonish

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13
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Struck with horror or shock

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aghast

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