English 23-24 Flashcards

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engulf

A

surround and completely cover something

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2
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refurbish

A

brighten or freshen up; restore

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3
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abominable

A

terrible; very bad

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4
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posterity

A

future generations

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5
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conserve

A

protect from harm or loss (often used in reference to the environment or culture)

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6
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dawdle

A

waste time

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7
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onset

A

a beginning of something; a start

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8
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panorama

A

an unbroken view of a region in all directions

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9
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culprit

A

someone responsible for a crime or wrongdoing

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10
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authorize

A

give someone the power to do something; permit

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