Lesson 4 Flashcards

1
Q

to escape notice; to get away from

A

elude

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2
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inactive; unproductive

A

fallow

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3
Q

anything that destroys, prevents growth, or causes devaluation

A

blight

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4
Q

a funeral rite or ceremony

A

obsequy

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5
Q

an occupant; an inhabitant

A

denizen

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6
Q

obligated loyalty or faithfulness

A

fealty

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7
Q

to attract by offering reward or pleasure

A

entice

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8
Q

to please

A

gratify

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9
Q

a slow person, especially one who falls behind

A

laggard

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10
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a maneuverer or action used to gain an advantage

A

gambit

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