Barrons Lesson 4 Flashcards

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Postpone

A

Putt off to a later time; delay

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Consent

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Agree; give permission or approval

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3
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Massive

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Big and heavy; large and solid; bulky

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Capsule

A

A small case or covering

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5
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Preserve

A

Keep from harm or change; keep safe; protect

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Denounce

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Condemn in public; express strong disapproval of

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Unique

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Having no like or equal; being the only one of its kind

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Torrent

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Any violent, rushing stream; flood

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Resent

A

Feel injured and angered at (something)

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Molest

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Interfere with and trouble; disturb

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Gloomy

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Dark; dim; in low spirits

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Unforeseen

A

Not known beforehand; unexpected

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13
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Exaggerate

A

Make something greater than it is; overstate

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Amateur

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Person who does something for pleasure, not for money or as a profession

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Mediocre

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Neither good nor bad; average; ordinary

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Variety

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Lack of sameness; a number of different things

17
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Valid

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Supported by facts or authority; sound; true

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Survive

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Live longer than; remain alive after

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Weird

A

Mysterious; unearthly

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Prominent

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Well-known; important

21
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Security

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Freedom from danger, care, or fear; feeling or condition of being safe

22
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Bulky

A

Taking up much space; large

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Reluctant

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Unwilling

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Obvious

A

Easily seen or understood; clear to the eye or mind; not to be doubted; plain