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ged rla vocab Flashcards

1
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astringent

A

causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues.

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circumvent

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overcome (a problem or difficulty), typically in a clever and surreptitious way.

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impetus

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the force or energy with which a body moves.

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invocation

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The action of invoking something or someone for assistance or as an authority.

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mire

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a stretch of swampy or boggy ground.

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morbid

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characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.

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morbid

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characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.

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paradigm

A

a typical example or pattern of something; a model.

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excitable

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responding rather too readily to something new or simulating; too easily excited.

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admitting

A

Allow someone to enter a place.

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Variance

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the fact or quality of being different, divergent, or inconsistent.

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caravan

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a vehicle equipped for living in, typically a trailer towed by a car and used when traveling for recreation.

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crusade

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a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change.

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republic

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a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

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nomad

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A person who dosent stay long in the same place.

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conquest

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to search for.

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arid

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of land or a climate having little or no rain.

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arid

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of land or a climate having little or no rain.

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corruption

A

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.

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pollution

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the presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.

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grim

A

distinct and cynical

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20
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indigenous

A

native Americans in north America

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21
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pristine

A

Spotless condition

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reckless

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carless and dangerous

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seismic

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A quake.

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vie

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to fight.

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gratitude

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the quality of being thankful.

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developmental

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concerned with the development of someone or something.

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insulin

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a hormone produced in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans, which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.

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plateau

A

high flat area of land.

29
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empire

A

a group of countries or territories that are under the control of a single entity but it can be used figuratively too.

30
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idol

A

a religious image or a person who people admire and maybe even seem to worship.

31
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sultan

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King of a Muslim country.

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demonstration

A

A display.

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urbanization

A

More city like place.

34
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irrigation

A

supplying dry land with water.

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delicate

A

easily broken or damaged.

36
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whirlwind

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Used in similes and metaphors to describe a very energetic or tumultuous person or process.

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wonder

A

To look around.

38
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loyal

A

A faithful person.

39
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insist

A

To pressure someone.

40
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customs

A

common practice.

41
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bashful

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shy

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prompt

A

Always on time.

43
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grave

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Serious injury.

44
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kindle

A

To notice.

45
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inspect

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To take a look at.

46
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gasp

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To catch a breath.

47
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sensitive

A

easily injured.

48
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vary

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depending.

49
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supply

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To have resources.

50
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coward

A

a wimp.

51
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cheerful

A

Playful.

52
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endure

A

Embraced.

53
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harsh

A

punishment.

54
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liveless

A

cruel.

55
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wisdom

A

knowledgeable

56
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talent

A

A strong skill.

57
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decay

A

declining.

58
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remote

A

distanced.

59
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timid

A

not risking.

60
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cling

A

Hold on.

61
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strive

A

To go against.

62
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humiliate

A

To ignore.

63
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conquer

A

overcome.

64
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intend

A

purpose for something.

65
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provoke

A

Taken away.

66
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acrid

A

serious.

67
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antipathy

A

very disliked.

68
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empathy

A

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

68
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empathy

A

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

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