ela final Flashcards

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rupture

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break or burst suddenly.

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revelry

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wild and noisy celebration

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3
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irate

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is extremely angry

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4
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impede

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getting in the way of something

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5
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inevitable

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certain to happen; unavoidable.

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6
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negligent

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failing to take proper care in doing something.

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7
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stringent

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tight, constricted.

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8
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ensue

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happen or occur afterward or as a result.

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9
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flourish

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grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.

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10
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garrison

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the troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.

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11
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invariable

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never changing

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12
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recede

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go or move back or further away from a previous position.

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13
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mutilate

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to destroy or cut off a necessary part

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14
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docile

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calm

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15
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dwindle

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diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.

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16
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ballast

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any substance that is used in ships or hot-air balloons to make them heavier and more stable.
keeps the shit stability

17
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pique

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to stir up : excite

18
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tedious

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too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

19
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submerge

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to be put underwater