April 28th Flashcards

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something very important or meaningful; also something large in number

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significant (ADJECTIVE) (EX: The archeologist found a significant clue about the ancient people that had once lived in the cave.)

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2
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to make smooth or slippery

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lubricate (VERB) (EX: The car mechanic had to lubricate the bolts on the car.)

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3
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to do something by your own choice

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voluntarily (ADVERB) (EX: I voluntarily went to bed without my parents asking me to because I was so tired.)

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4
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to put off doing to a later time or date

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postpone (VERB) (EX: We had to postpone my birthday party because I got sick.)

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5
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to handle a tool or weapon with skill

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wield (VERB) (EX: The knight wielded his sword with great strength and skill.)

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a French expression meaning a large group of people gathering together or doing something at the same time

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en masse (EX: The concert goers danced en masse to the music.)

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