Unit 2 Set B Flashcards
1
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Arid
A
Extremely dry; uninteresting, dull
2
Q
Billow
A
A large wave
To rise or swell like a wave
3
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Constrain
A
To force, compel, to restrain, hold back
4
Q
Disinterested
A
fair-minded, free from selfish motives; indifferent
5
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Encompass
A
To encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class
6
Q
Incomprehensible
A
Impossible to understand
7
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Manipulate
A
To handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage
8
Q
Maximum
A
The greatest possible amount or degree
Reaching the greatest possible amount or degree
9
Q
Ruffle
A
To wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through
Material used for trimming edges; a ripple; a low drumbeat
10
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Stamina
A
The strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power
