Vocabulary 1 Flashcards

thrive :) (45 cards)

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Firm

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Strongly felt and unlikely to change.

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Contempt/Scorn

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Beneath consideration/worthless

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Diminished

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Made smaller or less

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Obscure

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Not discovered or known about; uncertain

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Authority

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The power or right to give orders and make decisions

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Origin

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The point or place where something begins

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Fierce

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Having or displaying an intense ferocious aggressiveness (not an ussy)

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Stake

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A strong wooden or metal post

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Vicious

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Deliberately cruel violent

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Agile

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Able to move quickly and easily

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Livid

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Furiously angry

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Glorious

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Having worthy of or bringing fame or admiration (beautiful)

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Imposing

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Grand an impressive in appearance (stunning)

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Devour

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Eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly

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Subdue

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Overcome, quieten or bring under control (a feeling or person) (overcome)

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Advised

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Recommend

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Inwardly

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(in particular thought) existing in the mind but no expressed to other

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Discern

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Perceive or recognize (something)

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Perceive

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Become aware of; realize

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Cryptic

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having a earning that is mysterious or obscure

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Firmly

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  • without little possibility of movement securely

- without a doubt

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Obedient

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Complying or willing to comply without other request

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Compliant

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Willing to agree with others

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Ease

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  • effortless

- move carefully/gradually or gently

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Brawl
A rough or noisy fight
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Slaughter
Killing animal for food
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Shortage
When something is needed but can't be obtain
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Despicable
Deserving hatred or contempt
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Hospitality
The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guest
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Sputter
Make a serious of soft explosive sounds, typically when being heated or as a symptom of a fault
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Diplomat
An official representing a country abroad
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Praise
Admiration or express warm approval
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Cunning
Clever
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Reconvene
To "unity" again
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Evasive
- avoid commitment | - Directed towards avoidance/escape
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Reminisce
Remembering enjoyable events
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Entice
Attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage; Lure
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Agitated
Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous; upset, nervous, anxious
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Bestow
Confer or present (an honor, right, or gift); grant
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Finesse
- Style | - Trick or outsmart (intricate)
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Wit
Cleverness/Intelligence
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Maneuver
Carefully plan; Plot/Trick (sister scandal)
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Arrogant
Exaggerated self-importance; Thinks they're superior
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Griddle
Heavy flat iron plant used for cooking
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Upholstery
Padding for sofa or couch