Chapter 6 Flashcards

1
Q

A deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface

A

Chasm

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2
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Move at great speed, typically in a wild controlled manner

A

Hurtling

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3
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Separate from another route, especially a main one, and go in a different direction

A

Diverge

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4
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With no particular purpose, reason, or foundation

A

Idly

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5
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A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care;

Perform or cause to perform a movement or series of moves requiring skill of care

A

Maneuver

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6
Q

Become liquid or soft as a result of warming (especially ice)

A

Thaw

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7
Q

A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people

A

Tumult

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8
Q

Talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect

A

Bluster

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9
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Fully in agreement

A

Unanimous

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10
Q

Manage or conduct (something) fraudulently so as to produce a result or situation that is advantageous to a particular person

A

Rig

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11
Q

Kill (someone) by depriving them of air

A

Asphyxiate

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