English 6 Flashcards

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baffled (adj)

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totally confused; bewildered; perplexed

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brood (v)

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to think long and anxiously about something

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dappled (adj)

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marked with numerous rounded spots or patches

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deceive (v)

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to cause someone to believe something that’s not true; to mislead or trick

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eerie (adj)

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strange and frightening; creepy

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fate (n)

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the power beyond our control that is believed to decide what happens

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ferocious (adj)

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fierce; savage

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flee (v)

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to run away, often from danger or evil

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morsel (n)

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a small piece of food; a bite

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mortal (n)

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a human being (subject to death)

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rendezvous (v)

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to meet together at a pre-planned time and place

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repertoire (n)

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the range of skills or talents that a person possesses

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retreat (v)

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to go away from something dangerous, difficult, or uncomfortable

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souvenir (n)

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something that serves as a reminder; a memento

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sphere (n)

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a globe-shaped body; a ball

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talisman (n)

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a ring or stone carved with symbols and believed to have magical powers; a charm

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tedious (adj)

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tiring because of length or dullness; boring

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trudge (v)

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to walk or march steadily, usually with much effort

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vortex (n)

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a mass of whirling fluid forming a cavity in the center toward which things are drawn; a whirlpool

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weary (adj)

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worn out; tired