abduct Flashcards

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abduct

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take (someone) away by force or deception; kidnap.

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aspiration

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a hope or ambition of achieving something.

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curiosity

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a strong desire to know or learn something.

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diagnosis

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the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.

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disharmony

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lack of harmony or agreement.

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effect

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a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

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excursion

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a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity.

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finicky

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fussy about one’s needs or requirements.

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gaunt

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(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age.

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hygiene

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(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age.

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intolerable

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unable to be handle it

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lithe

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(especially of a person’s body) thin, supple, and graceful.

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nibble

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take small bites out of.

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persist

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continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure.

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prevalent

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widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.

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renounce

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formally declare one’s abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).

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skeptical

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not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

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swelter

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(of a person or the atmosphere at a particular time or place) be uncomfortably hot.

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unintelligible

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impossible to understand.

20
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Burnish

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polish (something, especially metal) by rubbing.