List 3 Flashcards

(25 cards)

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antipodes

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n. directly opposite to

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appall

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v. cause shock or terrorize, greatly dismay or horrify

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appeasement

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n. to make calm or quiet

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aptitude

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n. natural ability or talent

adj. ability to do well in tests

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ardor

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n. extreme vigor or energy or enthusiasm, filled with zeal

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arduous

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adj. hard to accomplish or achieve

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7
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ascribe

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v. to give credit to

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8
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aspire

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v. to have ambition or strong desire

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attribute

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v. giving credit to

n. characteristics or qualities of a person or thing

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avail

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v. help, benefit

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bandy

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v. pass back and forth

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12
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bane

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n. cause of ruin or trouble

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bedlam

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n. scene of uproar or confusion or chaos

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befall

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v. to happen to

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belated

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adj. late, happening after the time

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16
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Which word comes from the Latin and means to burn?

17
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Which word also refers to a game similar to modern field hockey?

18
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Which word comes from a root word that means to calm or soothe?

19
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What is the noun form of belated?

20
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Which 2 words on your list have similar meanings?

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ascribe, attribute

21
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Which word comes from the Greek and means with feet opposite?

22
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Which word is an antonym of indifference?

23
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Which word is a synonym of downfall?

24
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How is availability related to the original word avail?

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They both mean to use when needed or take advantage of

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How is apt related to the original word aptitude?
apt means the ability and aptitude means natural talent, ability, or suitablity