Unit 7 set a and b Flashcards

1
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a person who has committed a crime or is guilty

A

culprit

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2
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to waste time

A

dwadle

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3
Q

to pay out spend

A

expend

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4
Q

easy fooled tricked

A

gullible

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5
Q

to plunge or dip into a fluid

A

immerse

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6
Q

causing excitement or anger

A

inflammatory

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7
Q

to keep doing something spite of difficulties

A

persevere

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8
Q

to crush, put down completely

A

quash

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9
Q

a statement that speaks to a persons character

A

testimonial

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10
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to make twists or turning in a way that demonstrates pain or struggle

A

writhe

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11
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to approve or permit; to give power or authority to

A

Authorize

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12
Q

to cut apart for a scientific study.

A

Dissect

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13
Q

an event resulting in death.

A

fatality

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14
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not permitted, unlawful, improper

A

illicit

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15
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a note to aid one’s memories

A

memorandum

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16
Q

marked by strong emotion

A

pathetic

17
Q

to lie, tell an untruth

A

prevaricate

18
Q

enjoyment or satisfaction

A

relish

19
Q

to recall one’s past thoughts

A

reminisce

20
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