VCJH. English 7/Vocabulary - Unit 1- 18/19 Mrs Henry Flashcards

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Interminable

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endless, so long as to seem endless

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Dynasty

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A powerful family or group of rulers that maintains rule for a long time

Syn- ruling , regime.

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Adjacent

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Near, next to, adjoining

Syn-nearby, neighboring

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Barren

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Not productive, bare

Syn- arid, desolate

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Disrupted

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To break up, disturb

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Sullen

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Silent or brooding because of anger or resentment

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Insinuate

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To suggest or hint slyly, to edge into something indirectly

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Foretaste

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An advance indication, sample

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Renovate

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To repair, restore to new condition

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Vicious

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Evil, bad, spiteful. Ugly disposition

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Trickle

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a steady dripping or small stream.

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Resume

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A short written account of one’s education, experience and job qualifications

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Alighted

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To step down

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Interrogate

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to ask questions, examine by questioning

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Germinated

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To begin to grow, come into being.

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Hurtle

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To rush violently or headlong, to throw forcefully

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Humdrum

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Ordinary, dull, routine.

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Recompense

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Payment for loss or injury

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Trivial

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Not important, minor

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Truce

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Pause in war, temporary peace