Helen Keller Flashcards

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Momentous (adj.)

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Of great importance; very significant

Ex: The Bahamas was a ______________ occasion.

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Imperative (adj.)

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Absolutely necessary, usually with a sense of urgency

Ex: Went to the hospital because of a ____________ accident.

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Restraint (n.)

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Confinement; a state of being held back or kept from being free

Ex: John had a _________ order against Philip because John was stalking him.

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Agitate (v.)

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To disturb or arouse emotionally, to perturb

Ex: The forensics team was looking for ________ dirt in order to find a body resistantly buried.

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Constitution (n.)

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The physical make-up of a person; one’s character

Ex: How is your _____________ since you were just arrested.

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Vitality (n.)

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Power to survive; great physical strength

Ex: If I don’t take my vitamins, then my _________ weakens.

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Tyrant (n.)

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A person of authority who abuses his or her power

Ex: King George ||| was a ____________.

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Ultimatum (n.)

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A final demand

Ex: “Here’s your ____________ ” said my mother. “You can either do your chores, or your grounded.”

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Shambles (n.)

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A scene of destruction

Ex: District 12 was in ____________ when Katniss came home.

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Civilized (adj.)

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Sophisticated; cultured; well-behaved

Ex: America has many _____________ people.

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