Lesson 3 Flashcards

(18 cards)

1
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Admonish

A

To warn
To criticize gently

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2
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Admonition

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A warning

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3
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Aghast

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Struck with horror, shocked

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4
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Annihilate

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To destroy completely, to reduce utter ruin

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5
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Benefactor

A

A person that provides help, especially by giving money

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6
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Bestow

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To give as an honor, to present as a gift

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7
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Devious

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Having many twists and turning, winding

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8
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Devoid

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Lacking, empty, entirely without

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9
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Heed

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To pay attention to

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10
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Heeding

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Paying careful attention

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11
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Heedless

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Failing to pay proper attention

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12
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Mortal

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A human being, especially contrasted with a god
Causing death, fatal
Very severe

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13
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Muse

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To think about in quiet,careful way

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14
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Pioneer

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

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15
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Plague

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A deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person
Anything that causes destruction or suffering

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16
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Subside

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To sink to a lower level
To become quieter or less active

17
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Unwitting

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Not done on purpose, unintended

18
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Wrath
Wrathful

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Forceful anger, fury
Very angry