4th Quater Flashcards

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Obscurity

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(N.): 1. The state or condition of being dark or dim
Ex. The obscurity of her soul was frightening.
2. The state or condition of being unknown
3. That which is obscure

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Interact

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(V.): 1. To react to one another in a social situation
Ex. I was interacting with my neighbor yesterday.
2. To have an effect on or modify one another

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Embark

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(V.): 1. To put or take aboard a ship or aircraft.
2. To involve or invest in a venture.
Ex. We want to embark on a trip to Mars.
3. To board a ship, esp. to begin a voyage.
4. To set out on or begin some venture (usu. fol. by on).

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Stench

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(N.): An unpleasant or foul odor, stink.

Ex. There was a unique stench at school today.

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Disorient

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(V.): 1. To cause to lose one’s bearings or sense of direction
2. To cause mental confusion in; distort one’s perceptions, sense of identity, or the like
Ex. I woke up disoriented.

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Exert

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(V.): 1. To exercise or bring to bear (power, influence, or the like); put into action.
2. To force (oneself) into vigorous or strenuous effort.
Ex. He exerted himself too much and passed out on the court.

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