Voc Flashcards

(25 cards)

1
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Argonauts

A

Greek heroes who sailed with Jason to find the Golden Fleece

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2
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voyage

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a long journey, especially by sea

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3
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ox meat

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meat from an ox, a type of large cattle

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4
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fireside

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the area near a fire or fireplace

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5
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Clashing Rocks

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mythical rocks that crashed together and crushed ships

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6
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swayed

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moved slowly from side to side

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7
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buckled

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bent or collapsed under pressure

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8
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screeched

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made a loud, high-pitched noise

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9
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hissing

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making a sharp s sound like steam or snakes

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10
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lunged

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suddenly moved forward

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11
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reared

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rose up on the back legs

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12
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coils

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loops or spirals

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13
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rasping

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a harsh, grating sound

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14
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fangs

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long sharp teeth

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15
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nostrils

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the openings of the nose

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16
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scaly

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covered with small hard plates like a reptile

17
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heaved

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lifted or pulled with effort

18
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harbour

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a place where ships can stop safely

19
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perils

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great dangers

20
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stern

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the back part of a ship

21
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prow

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the front of a ship

22
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seething

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violently moving or boiling

23
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looming

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appearing large and scary

24
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spray

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tiny drops of water in the air

25
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strength or power