anywhere Flashcards

1
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convocation

A

in Canada and at some universities in the US, a graduation ceremony (= the ceremony at which students officially receive their degrees)

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2
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stale

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Stale food is no longer fresh or good to eat.

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3
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tender

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Meat or other food that is tender is easy to cut or chew.

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4
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frigid

A

extremely cold

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5
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sweltering

A

extremely hot

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6
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bay leaf

A

boo barg

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7
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rot

A

to decay by a gradual natural process, or to make something do this
Candy will rot your teeth.
The trees were cut and left to rot.
rot away
All the woodwork was rotting away.

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8
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astringent

A

persimmon

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9
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insipid

A

flavorless tasteless
bland

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10
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circus

A

sirk:))

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