April 21st Flashcards

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To overwhelm; to overflow; to completely cover or consume; to flood

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inundated (VERB); (EX: Rising rivers inundated the low-lying village.)

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To hypnotize; to completely capture someone’s attention

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mesmerized (VERB) (EX: The children were mesmerized by the television show.)

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To be fearless; to have strength, courage and endurance

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intrepid (ADJECTIVE) (EX: The intrepid explorers traveled to a remote rain forest where no one had ever been before.)

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To prepare or make something by combining different ingredients together

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concoct (VERB) (EX: My mother concocted a delicious stew by using leftovers.)

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Very happy or joyful

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jubilant (ADJECTIVE) (EX: I was jubilant about winning the spelling contest.)

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A French expression meaning well-informed

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au fait (EX: The president was au fait about the situation in the foreign country.)

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