Vocabulary Unit 1 Set A Flashcards

1
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Alight

A

To get down from;step down from; to come down from the air, land; lighted up

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2
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Dynasty

A

A powerful family or group of rulers that maintains its position or power for some time

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3
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Germinate

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To begin to grow, come into being

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4
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Humdrum

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Ordinary,dull,routine,without variation

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5
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Insinuate

A

To suggest or hint slyly;to edge into something indirectly

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6
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Interrogate

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To ask questions, examine by questions

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7
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Resume

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A brief summary;short written account of one’s education, working experience, or qualifications for a job

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8
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Trivial

A

Not important, minor; ordinary, commonplace

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9
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Truce

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A pause in fighting, temporary truce

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10
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Vicious

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Evil, bad; spiteful; having bad habits or a bad disposition; painfully severe or extreme

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