OOTD Vocab "Spring 1935-Summer 1935-Autumn 1935" Flashcards

vocabulary practice (15 cards)

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mend

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(v.)
to make something useful again by fixing or repairing

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gaunt

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(adj.)
very thin, especially from disease, hunger, or cold

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3
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brim

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(n.) p.164
a circular projection that sticks outwward from the crown of a hat

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4
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warp

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(v.)
to bend out of shape, as under pressure from heat

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mottle

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(v.)
to mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained

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5
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knoll

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(n.) p.186
a small natural hill

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court

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(v.) p.153
to engage in social activities leading to marriage

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7
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betrothal

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(n.) p.226
a mutual promise to marry

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8
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smother

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(v.)
to envelop completely

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9
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glower

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(n.) p173
an angry stare

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10
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ointment

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(n.) p.210
a thick, greasy substance rubbed on the skin to heal, soothe, or protect it

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hoard

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(v.)
to save up for future use

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12
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swarm

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(n.)
a group of insects

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13
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char

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(v.) p.157
to burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

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sulk

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(v.) p.163
to remain silent or gloomy due to being annoyed or disappointed

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