19/20/21 and pages 7-8 Flashcards
gathering in of grain or other food crops
HARVEST
share of a total due from or to a particular state, district, person, etc.
QUOTA
¯’pre ¯ it) fit; set apart for some special us
APPROPRIATE
unreasoning fear; fear spreading through a group of people so
PANIC
prohibit; forbid
BAN
a small bite; mouthful; tiny amount
MORSEL
form a judgment or opinion
about; guess
ESTIMATE
take in or suck up (liquids); interest greatly.
ABSORB
find out by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or
dividing; figure
CALCULATE
restless; disturbed; anxious
UNEASY
more than enough; very plentiful
ABUNDANT
skillful in deceiving others; sly; tricky
CRAFTY
VIGOR
active strength or force
captive
PRISONER
easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; delicate
FRAGILE
be destroyed; die
PERISH
openly resisting; challenging
DEFIANT
AMBUSH
a trap in which soldiers or other enemies hide to make a surprise attack
with sharp points sticking out; unevenly cut or torn
JAGGED
come out; come up; come into view
EMERGE
LINGER
stay on; go slowly as if unwilling to leave
DEVOUR
eat hungrily; absorb* completely; take in greedily*
PROSPER
be successful; have good fortune
sign or cause of possible evil or harm
threat
verify
prove to be true; confirm*
dilemma
situation requiring a choice between two evils; a difficult choice
prove to be true or correct; make certain
confirm
COLLIDE
come together with force
WEARY
TIRED
PLEA
REQUEST; APPEAL; THAT WHICH IS ASKED OF ANOTHER
TRANSMIT
send over; pass on; pass along; let through
be too hard to understand or solve
BAFFLE
make less; make easier; reduce the pain of; replace; release; free
RELIEVE
goodness; worth; value
MERIT
look forward to; expect
ANTICIPATE
DETOUR
ROUNDABOUT WAY
Replicable
Capable of being replicated or reproduced; able to be repeated or copied
Corresponding to a previous outcome or finding when repeated under similar conditions.
Predetermined:
- Decided or established in advance; prearranged or predestined.
Influenced or determined beforehand by factors or circumstances
Existing but not yet developed, visible, apparent, or active.
LATENT
Operative:
Having the power to produce an effect or intended result
In agreement or harmony with something; conforming to or matching.
CONSISTENT WITH
Typical or characteristic of a particular group, organization, or category.
Serving as a symbol or embodiment of something
Representative of
A person who works for an organization, especially in an undercover or secret capacity.
OPERATIVE
Existing or happening over a large area or among many people.
WIDESPREAD
Causing confusion, disorientation, or a loss of sense of direction.
meaning to confuse or cause someone to lose their bearings.
Disorienting
Having subtle differences or variations; characterized by delicate distinctions.
Showing or requiring careful consideration; subtle or refined.
NUANCE
Thin, weak, or flimsy; lacking substance or strength
Uncertain, doubtful, or vague
TENUOUS
Not connected or applicable to the matter at hand; not relevant.
Lacking importance, significance, or bearing on a situation
Irrelevant to:
Taking care or paying attention to avoid potential harm, danger, or mistakes.
CAREFUL
Not planned or deliberate; happening by accident or without intent.
UNINTENDED
