July 4 Flashcards

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tinny

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(ˈtɪnɪ)
adj, -nier or -niest
1. of, relating to, or resembling tin
2. cheap, badly made, or shoddy
3. (of a sound) high, thin, and metallic
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gauze

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a. A thin, transparent fabric with a loose open weave, used for curtains and clothing.
b. A thin, loosely woven surgical dressing, usually made of cotton.

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kerchief

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(Clothing & Fashion) a piece of cloth worn tied over the head or around the neck

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undulate

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/ˈʌndʒəleɪt/ to go or move gently up and down like waves

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cranny

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a narrow opening, as in a wall or rock face; chink; crevice (esp in the phrase every nook and cranny)

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nook

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  1. A small corner, alcove, or recess, especially one in a large room.
  2. A hidden or secluded spot.
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probe

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a. A slender, flexible surgical instrument used to explore a wound or body cavity.
a. To penetrate or explore physically, especially with a probe, in order to find or discover something:

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cavity

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  1. a hollow space; hole
  2. (Dentistry) dentistry a soft decayed area on a tooth. See caries
  3. (Anatomy) any empty or hollow space within the body: the oral cavity.
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