Deck 10 Flashcards

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lodge (n)

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  1. A small house at the gates of the parks or lager houses , occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener
  2. A branch or meeting place of an organization
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condemn (v)

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  1. express complete disapproval of, censure
  2. sentence to a particular punishment, especially death
  3. Offically declare something to be unfit for use
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unfit (adj)

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  1. (thing) not of the necessary quality or standard to meet a particular purpose
  2. (person) not in good physical condition, typically as a result of failure to take regular exercise
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4
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smuggle (v)

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move (goods) illegally into or out of a country

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5
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convey (v)

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  1. Transport or carry to a place

2. (law) transfer the title to

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escort (n)

/ˈɛs kɔːt/

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A person, vehicle, or group accompanying another for protection or as a mark of rank

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comprehend (v)

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  1. Grasp mentally; understand

2. Include, comprise, or encompass

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grasp (v)

/ɡrɑːsp/

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seize and hold firmly

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seize (v)

/siːz/

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  1. Take hold of suddenly and forcibly
  2. Take (an opportunity) eagerly and decisively
  3. (Of a feeling or pain) affect (someone) suddenly or acutely
  4. Strongly appeal to or attract (the imagination or attention)
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10
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comprise (v)

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Consist of; be made up of

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