ELA october 3rd Flashcards
1
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Exasperate:
A
to irritate and frustrate (someone) intensely
2
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Detect:
A
to notice or discover the existence of something
3
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Hostage:
A
a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
4
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Plummet:
A
drop downward fast
5
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Conjecture:
A
(n) the formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof
6
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Compelling:
A
holding attention: attracting strong interest and attention
7
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Epithet:
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descriptive word added to name
8
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Console:
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to lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of
9
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Contemplate:
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to think about for a long time
10
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Monastery:
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a house for persons under religious vows
11
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Copacetic:
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in excellent order; fine, excellent, going well
12
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Blissfully:
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(adv) to do something with extreme happiness
