unit 9 set A Flashcards

1
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(v.) to get revenge; get even for, settle a score; to punish someone or get satisfaction for a wrong or injury

A

avenge

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2
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(n.) a great flood; a heavy fall of rain; anything that comes in a vast quantity

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deluge

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3
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(adj.) dizzy; light-headed; lacking seriousness

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giddy

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4
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(n.) the striking of one object against another; the shock caused by a collision; (v.) to affect

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impact

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5
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(v.) to free from bondage or domination; to release

A

liberate

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6
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(adj.) left to ones own choice; not required

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optional

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7
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(adj.) rounded, and plump; full or rich in sound

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rotund

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8
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(v.) to stroll; walk in easy, leisurely way; (n.) a stroll

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saunter

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9
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(adj.) lower in a rank or position, secondary; (n.) one who Is in a lower position

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subordinate

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10
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(n.) the point at which something begins or happens; a border (v.) to incline

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verge

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