326-335 Flashcards

1
Q

A sandstone boulder.

A

sarsen

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2
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Ancient people used———– stone in the construction of Stonehenge.

A

sarsen

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3
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A timetable or a plan.

A

schedule

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4
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Before the group bought their tickets, they checked the train———-.

A

schedule

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5
Q

A view of an expanse of sea.

A

seascapes

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6
Q

The artist was known for painting beautiful———–.

A

seascapes

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7
Q

The state of being private and away from other people.

A

seclusion

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8
Q

The family enjoyed a week of———— at
their cottage.

A

seclusion

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9
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The state of being hidden or concealed.

A

secrecy

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10
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The jury members held their discussion in total———-.

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secrecy

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11
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In zoology, conspicuous colours and markings serving as a signal, usually of warning.

A

sematic

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12
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The bright colours of the poison dart frog are———- to predators.

A

sematic

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13
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Relating to an animal that lives partly on land and partly in water.

A

semiaquatic

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14
Q

They were watchful for the———-
crocodiles.

A

semiaquatic

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15
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A soldier or guard whose job is to keep watch.

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sentinel

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16
Q

At the fort, the———- patrolled the ramparts.

A

sentinel

17
Q

The subdivision of an Irish or Scottish clan.

A

sept

18
Q

In times of crisis the———– rallied under one
leader.

A

sept

19
Q

Referring to a notched or saw-like blade on a
knife.

A

serrated

20
Q

My mother cut the raisin bread with a——— knife.

A

serrated