Exercise 9 and 10 Flashcards

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propel

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to set in motion

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prolific

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lush, producing in great number, abundant

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prototype

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preliminary version of something

preparation

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provident

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relating to savings for future

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5
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quack

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a fraud

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quash

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to forcefully stop something

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quell

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to calm, to soothe

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8
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ragged

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ripped and tattered

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9
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rancid

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stale, no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry

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reckless

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careless

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11
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remission

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relaxation

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12
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repulsive

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unattractive, disgusting

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resolute

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determined, purposeful

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repungnant

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unpleasant, offensive

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restoration

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the act of returning something to its former condition

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saucy

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rude or showing no respect

17
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semblance

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similarity, resemblance

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slothful

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lazy, languid

19
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smite

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to be attracted to someone, to hit someone suddenly and forcefully

20
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taciturn

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tending to not speaking much