Unit 7 Flashcards by shivani patel

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Advent

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An arrival

A coming into place or view

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Adieu

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Farewell

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Apex

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The highest point

Tip

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Assimilate

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To absorb fully
To adopt as ones own
To adapt fully

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Bogus

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False

Counterfeit

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Exorbitant

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Unreasonably hight

Excessive

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Interim

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The time between
Temporary
Coming between two points in time

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Inundate

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To flood
Overflow
To overwhelm by numbers or size

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Malign

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To speak evil of
Slander
Evil

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Meander

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To wander about
Wind about
Sharp turn or twist

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Metropolis

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A large city

The chief city of an area

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Momentous

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Very import

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Obstreperous

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Noisy
Unruly
Disorderly

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Pensive

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Thoughtful

Melancholy

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Perilous

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Dangerous

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Shoddy

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Of poor quality

Characterized by inferior workmanship

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Sprightly

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Lively
Full of life
Spicy
Flavorful

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Surly

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Angry and bad tempered

Rude

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Tirade

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A long angry speech

Usually very critical

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Vagrant

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An idle wanderer
Tramp
Wandering aimlessly