Evening News Flashcards

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Free form errors or mistakes; correct

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Accurate

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Consequence of result, especially of a disaster or misfortune

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Aftermath

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Sudden fear caused by a sense of danger.

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Alarm

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Appearing as such, but not necessarily so; seeming

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Apparent

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Playful good-humored conversation

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Banter

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A sudden increase, as in growth, production, or prosperity

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Boom

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Of or relating to a citizen or citizenship.

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Civic

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To protect from loss or harm; preserve

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Conserve

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A drastic widespread shortage of food

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Famine

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Having or showing the qualities of a person of great courage and nobility

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Heroic

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An organization or foundation, especially one dedicated to public service.

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Institution

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To represent as having little importance, value or size.

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Minimize

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A formal written document requesting a right or benefit from an authority.

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Petition

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Occurrences or facts that can be perceived by the senses or by instruments.

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Phenomena

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To take or grab with force.

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Seize

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