June 6 Flashcards

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sow

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scatter seed on the earth; to plant: sow a crop;

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mound

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n.
1. A pile of earth, gravel, sand, rocks, or debris heaped for protection or concealment.
2. A natural elevation, such as a small hill.
v.
To heap into a raised mass: mounded the dirt around the plants.

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freight

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  1. Goods carried by a vessel or vehicle, especially by a commercial carrier; cargo.
  2. A burden; a load.
    tr. v. freight·ed, freight·ing, freights
  3. To convey commercially as cargo.
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buttress

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n.

  1. A structure, usually brick or stone, built against a wall for support or reinforcement.
    tr. v. but·tressed, but·tress·ing, but·tress·es
  2. To support or reinforce with a buttress.
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plaque

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plæk A flat plate, slab, or disk that is ornamented or engraved for mounting, as on a wall for decoration or on a monument for information.

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bellow

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(ˈbɛləʊ)
v.intr.
1. To make the deep roaring sound characteristic of a bull.
2. To shout in a deep voice.
v.tr.
To utter in a loud, powerful voice. See Synonyms at yell.
n.
1. The roar of a large animal, such as a bull.
2. A very loud utterance or other sound.

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pang

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n.

  1. A sudden sharp bodily pain: hunger pangs. See Synonyms at pain.
  2. A sudden sharp feeling of emotional distress: a pang of guilt.
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throb

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vb (intr) , throbs, throbbing or throbbed
1. to pulsate or beat repeatedly, esp with increased force: to throb with pain.
2. (of engines, drums, etc) to have a strong rhythmic vibration or beat
n
the act or an instance of throbbing, esp a rapid pulsation as of the heart: a throb of pleasure.

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rumple

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(ˈrʌmpəl)
vb
to make or become wrinkled, crumpled, ruffled, or dishevelled
n
a wrinkle, fold, or crease
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garrison

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(ˈɡærɪsən)
n
1. (Military) the troops who maintain and guard a base or fortified place
2. (Military)
a. the place itself
b. (as modifier): a garrison town.
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stately

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ˈsteɪtlɪ)
adj, -lier or -liest
characterized by a graceful, dignified, and imposing appearance or manner

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regal

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(ˈriːɡəl)
adj
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of, relating to, or befitting a king or queen; royal

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