11-22 Flashcards

1
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falter

A

to speak with hesitation

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2
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distort

A

to twist or bend out of shape

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3
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indignant

A

filled with anger aroused by injustice

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4
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despair

A

complete loss of hope

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5
Q

chasm

A

deep crack in the earth’s surface

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6
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churn

A

to stir with violent or continued motion

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7
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tentative

A

showing hesitancy or uncertainty

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8
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paralyze

A

to make helpless, powerless, or ineffective

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9
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descend

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to move or pass from a higher place to a lower one

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10
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veer

A

to change in direction

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11
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skeptical

A

showing doubt or suspicion

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12
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overwhelm

A

to overcome completely

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13
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metamorphosis

A

change in form, shape, or structure

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14
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nudge

A

to push gently

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15
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transparent

A

easily seen through

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16
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agitate

A

disturb

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17
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portcullis

A

heavy grating constructed to slide up and down the gateway of a castle

18
Q

eon

A

very long, indefinite period of time

19
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arrogant

A

full of pride or self-importance

20
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ichor

A

fluid flowing in the veins of the gods

21
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to speak with hesitation

22
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to twist or bend out of shape

23
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filled with anger aroused by injustice

24
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complete loss of hope

25
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deep crack in the earth’s surface

26
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to stir with violent or continued motion

27
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showing hesitancy or uncertainty

28
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to make helpless, powerless, or ineffective

29
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to move or pass from a higher place to a lower one

30
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to change in direction

31
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showing doubt or suspicion

32
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to overcome completely

33
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change in form, shape, or structure

A

metamorphosis

34
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to push gently

35
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easily seen through

A

transparent

36
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disturb

37
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heavy grating constructed to slide up and down the gateway of a castle

A

portcullis

38
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very long, indefinite period of time

39
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full of pride or self-importance

40
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fluid flowing in the veins of the gods