CW Ch. 6-16 Flashcards

1
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Hoisted

A

Pulled up

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2
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Untenable

A

Unfit to live in

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3
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Hysterics

A

A fit of uncontrollable laughter or crying

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4
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Vaguely

A

Not clearly expressed

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5
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Sedentary

A

Someone who stays in one place most of the time

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6
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Gullible

A

Easily fooled or mislead

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7
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Solemnly

A

Seriously

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8
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Distinct

A

Easily seen

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9
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Destiny

A

An event that will happen in the future

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10
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Spinneret

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One of the small openings in the back part of the spider through which the sticky fluid that dries into silk is released

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11
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Ascend

A

Move, climb, or go upward

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12
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Monotonous

A

Lacking in variation in tone or pitch

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13
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Genuine

A

Authentic, real

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14
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Lacerated

A

Tear or deeply cut

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15
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Sensational

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Outstanding or spectacular

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