Hellen Keller Flashcards

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Momentous

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(Adj) of great importance very significant

Ex the was a very momentous part of my life

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Imperative

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(adj) absolutely necessary usually with a sense of urgency

Ex it’s imperative that you do this

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Restraint

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(n) confinement a state of being held back or kept from being free

Ex you must show restraint

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Agitate (v)

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To disturb or arouse emotionally to perturb

Ex he was agitated by his antagonizing words

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Constitution (n)

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The physical make up of a person; ones character

Ex The milk was re constituted

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Vitality (n)

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Power to survive ; great physical strength

Ex his vitality rate is steady

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Tyrant

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(N) a person of authority who abuses his or her power

Ex Cuba has had their dose of tyrants

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Ultimatum

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(N) a final demand

Ex I’m offering you a ultimatum

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Shambles

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(N) a scene of destruction

Ex the house was in shambles after the party

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Civilized (adj)

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Sophisticated; well behaved ; cultured

Ex: in the 1890’s the west was finally becoming civilized

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