115-126 Flashcards

1
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Essentially things or people that are very different in kind; without comparison or relation.

A

disparate

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2
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My grandmother and grandfather had very——— interests, yet they were very happily married.

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disparate

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3
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to persuade someone not to do something

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dissuade

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4
Q

I tried to———— my friend from skipping school.

A

dissuade

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5
Q

To a striking degree.

A

dramatically

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6
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Computers change ———- over the time.

A

dramatically

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7
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A dark underground room in which prisoners are kept.

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dungeon

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8
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A cold-blooded animal.

A

ectotherm

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9
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an image or representation especially of a person
or image, such as a sculpture or monument.

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effigy

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10
Q

Canadian coins have an——– of the queen on the face

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effigy

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11
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the design characteristics of an object resulting in efficiency and comfort in the workplace.

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ergonomic

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12
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Our new snow shovel’s———- design puts less strain on the back during snow removal.

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ergonomic

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13
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to produce a smell

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emanate

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14
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A scent will often———— from a flower

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emanate

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15
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To free from slavery

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emancipate

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16
Q

Slaves were———— in 1834.

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emancipated

17
Q

To cause confusion and shame to someone.

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embarrass

18
Q

The son didn’t want to——– his parents by asking questions.

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embarrass

19
Q

Ornament or decoration

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embellishments

20
Q

The designer added a few———— to the gown to make it truly unique.

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embellishments

21
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A person sent on a special mission, usually a diplomatic one.

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emissary

22
Q

Canada sent an ———— to Greenland to meet with the Prime Minister.

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emissary