701-725 Flashcards

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Trowel

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A flat-bladed tool used for spreading cement

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Dislodge

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To force out of a concealed position

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Loath

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Unwilling, reluctant

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Zenith

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Maximum; the highest point

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Dank

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Unpleasantly damp

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Dormant

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Inactive, but capable of being active

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Haggard

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Appearing tired and thin, as from anxiety, disease, hunger, etc

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Masonry

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Stonework or brickwork

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Dilettante

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One who engages an art with only superficial skill; an amateur

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Jocular

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Characterized by joking

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Antipathy

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A feeling of strong repulsion or aversion

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Quarry

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A hunted bird or animal; prey

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Ingenuous

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Innocent; naive

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Implicate

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To incriminate; to show or suggest involvement

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Paternal

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Relating to or characteristic of father

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Aver

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To affirm or declare

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Liberal

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Generous; giving freely

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Perennial

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Lasting through the years

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Levy

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To impose or collect, usually taxes

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Prevail

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To triumph over; to be or become most common

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Prowess

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Superior skill or ability

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Abdicate

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To willingly give up the position of king, queen, etc.; to choose not to fulfill a role or duty

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Accord

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Agreement

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Palpable

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Capable if being handled, touched, or felt; easily perceived

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Spontaneous

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Occurring naturally or without forethought