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Vocabulary List 8 Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
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Emaciated

A

think or weak because of illness or malnutrition

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2
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Surge

A

sudden powerful upward movement

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3
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Tranquil

A

free from distrubance

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4
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Sanctuary

A

a place of refuge or safety

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5
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Ascend

A

go up or climb

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6
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Malnutrition

A

lack of proper nutrition

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7
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Afflict

A

cause pain or suffering

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8
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Besiege

A

surround and harass

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9
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Privation

A

essentials for human beings are scarce or lacking

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10
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Sinister

A

impression of something harmful or evil

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11
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Ubiquitous

A

found everywhere

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12
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Remote

A

situated far from main centers

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13
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Thwart

A

prevent from accomplishment

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14
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Harbinger

A

person or thing announcing approach of another

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15
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Malignant

A

wish to do evil to others

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16
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Excruciating

A

intensely painful

17
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Respite

A

short period of rest or relief from a difficult task

18
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Reverberating

A

have continuing and serious effects

19
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Fretful

A

distress or irritation

20
Q

Succumb

A

fail to resist pressure or temptation