The boys in the striped pyjamaes Flashcards

(30 cards)

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desolate

A

Solitary or lonely; abandoned.

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2
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indicate

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To point out or show.

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3
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exasperation

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Extreme irritation or annoyance.

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4
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dismissively

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Done in a way that suggests disinterest or rejection.

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5
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foreseeable

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Expected; as far as is known in advance.

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6
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muster

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To collect or bring together.

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7
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customary

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Usual or habitual.

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8
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countered

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Opposed; answered with an opposing statement.

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9
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conviction

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A firm belief.

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10
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insolent

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Boldly rude or disrespectful.

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11
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plaque

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A thin metal plate that is inscribed with words.

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12
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obliged

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Bound morally.

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13
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diversion

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Distraction

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14
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prospect

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Probability

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15
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rummaged

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Searched

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16
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coincide

17
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dominated

18
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escapade

19
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enunciate

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To pronounce words clearly.

20
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telegraph

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A system for transmitting messages.

21
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disdain

A

Dislike; contempt or scorn.

22
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forlorn

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Hopeless, lonely and sad.

23
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contradict

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To oppose or speak against.

24
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resolution

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Decision or determination.

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existence
The state of being alive.
26
sophistication
The state of being well educated and socially refined.
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crucial
Extremely important.
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catastrophe
A sudden, widespread disaster.
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incumbent
Obligatory.
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torrent
6. A rushing and violent stream.