vocab 17 Flashcards

1
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aperture

A

an opening or hole

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2
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cache

A

a hiding or storage place

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3
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combustible

A

capable of catching fire or burning

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4
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delegate

A

a person appointed to act on behalf of others

to assign or entrust to another

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5
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inclement

A

stormy

harsh

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6
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indelible

A

not able to be erased

permanent

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7
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malady

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a sickness or unhealthy condition

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8
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memoir

A

an account based on the author’s personal experiences

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9
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paramount

A

most important

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10
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rectify

A

to correct

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11
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requisite

A

required

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12
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squeamish

A

easily made to feel upset or sick to the stomach

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13
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tract

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an area of land or water

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14
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tribulation

A

great trouble

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15
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vignette

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a short sketch that provides a clear picture

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16
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bonus word q

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quixotic

when someone tries the make an impossible dream come true

17
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bonus word r

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raucous

whenever someone is loud, noisy, and harsh sounding

18
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bonus word s

A

scintillate

whenever someone or something sparkles, twinkles, or gives off light