lesson 7 Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
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burnish

A

to make smooth and shiny by polishing

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2
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conquer

A

to defeat or overcome, especially by force

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3
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context

A

the setting of circumstances surrounding.

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4
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debut

A

the first appearance of something, especially in show business

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5
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edition

A

a version of a book, film, or newspaper from one printing

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6
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engaging

A

interesting

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7
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hemorrhage

A

to lose excessively and uncontrollably, especially blood

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8
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heritage

A

something handed down from one generation to the next

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9
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ligament

A

tough fiber-like tissue that connects bones and holds organs in place

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10
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modulate

A

to charge in pitch, amount, or rate of

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11
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refine

A

to purify; to remove impurities

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12
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render

A

to make happen; to cause to become; to give forth

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13
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savage

A

fierce; uncivilized

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14
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scholastic

A

pertaining to education or schools

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15
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siege

A

to attempt to capture a town or fortress by surrounding and attacking it

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