McGuffey's 2nd Reader Flashcards

1
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strife

A

a struggle, fight or quarrel

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2
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taunt

A

to mock or insult

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3
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withdraw

A

to take back or away

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4
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coax

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to persuade; cajole

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5
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drill

A

to preform a training exercise

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6
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rage

A

violent anger

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7
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zeal

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devotion to cause

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8
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pledge

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to give a solemn promise

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9
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wound

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injury, especially one in which the skin is cut

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10
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brawl

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a rough, noisy fight

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11
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feint

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a pretended attack

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12
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truce

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a temporary pause in a fight

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13
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wrest

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to take forcefully

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14
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vain

A

proud

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15
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vex

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bother; perplex

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16
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yield

A

surrender or give up

17
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plain - n.

A

a level area of land

18
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foe

A

an enemy

19
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dread

A

terror; fear

20
Q

knoll

A

a small rounded hill or mound

21
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naught

A

nothing

22
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grave

A

dignified and somber in conduct or character