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Lesson 19-30 Flashcards

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1
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Construe (v)

A

To explain, translate, or assume the meaning of something

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Deport (v)

A

Send out of the country

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Deportee (n)

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Someone who is being sent out of the country

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Destructive (adj)

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Causing something to be destroyed or demolished

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Export (v)

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To send goods out of one country to another for selling

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Import (v)

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To bring cards from a foreign country to sell

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Instrumental (adj)

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Helpful, useful

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Obstruct (v)

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To block or put obstacles in the way

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Portable (adj)

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Capable of being carried

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Structural (adj)

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Related to building or construction

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Autobiography (n)

A

Account of ones own life

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Calligraphy (n)

A

Beautiful, fancy writing

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Conscript (v)

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To force into service or labor

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Epigram (n)

A

A short witty poem

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Geography (n)

A

The science dealing with the Earth’s surface and its features

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Graphic (adj)

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Providing a clear picture, vivid and realistic

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Inscription (n)

A

Something that is written or engraved, especially on a solid surface

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Monograph (n)

A

A book or article about a single subject

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Prescription (n)

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And order or direction, doctors instructions for use of medicine

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Transcript (n)

A

A written copy

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Expatriate (n)

A

A person who is forced to leave their native country

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Genealogy (n)

A

An account of ancestors and descendents

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Genesis (n)

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The beginning, origin, or way in which something was created

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Genetics (n)

A

The branch of biology dealing with heredity

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Maternity (adj)

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For pregnant women

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Matriarch (n)

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The mother who rules the family or tribe

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Matrimony (n)

A

Being married

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Matronly (n)

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Dignified, stately, like a married woman

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Paternal (adj)

A

Fatherly, like a father

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Patrician (n)

A

A noble or high-ranking person

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31
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Confine (v)

A

To keep within certain limits

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Definitive (adj)

A

Final, most complete

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Determine (v)

A

To define, set limits

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Finale (n)

A

The last scene of a show

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Indeterminable (adj)

A

Cannot be determined or decided

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Infinite (adj)

A

Without limits, endless

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Insatiable (adj)

A

Unable to be satisfied

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Saturate (v)

A

To soak thouroughly

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Terminable (adj)

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Likely to end, can be ended

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Terminate (v)

A

To end, close, limit

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Collaborate (v)

A

To work with other people (mind)

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Cooperate (v)

A

To work together to accomplish something

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Distribute (v)

A

To divide or give out

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Laborious (adj)

A

Hardworking, not easy

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Operable (adj)

A

Capable of being put into use

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Pyrotechnics (n)

A

The art of making or displaying fireworks

47
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Retribution (n)

A

Punishment for evil doing or reward for good works

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Technician (n)

A

One with great skill in a particular area

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Technology (n)

A

The science of practical arts or applied science

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Tribute (n)

A

A gift or statment that pays respect or gratitude

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Diminutive (adj)

A

Smaller than usual, tiny

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Magnanimous (adj)

A

Generous, not selfish, forgiving

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Magnate (n)

A

A person of great importance and influence

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Magnificence (n)

A

Richness, beauty

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Maximal (adj)

A

The greatest possible amount or size

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Maximize (v)

A

To increase to the greatest possible amount

57
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Microbe (n)

A

A very small living thing

58
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Mince (v)

A

To cut into small pieces

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Minuscule (adj)

A

Very small, tiny

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Innate (adj)

A

Natural, inborn

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Morbid (adj)

A

Unhealthy, tendency to think about gruesome or gloomy things

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Mortify (v)

A

To humiliate or shame

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Naive (adj)

A

Simple, unaffected, unsophisticated

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Remorse (n)

A

Extreme guilt for ones actions

65
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Vitalize (v)

A

Give life and energy to

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Vivacious (adj)

A

Lively, active, spirited

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Vivid (adj)

A

Bright, intense, full of life

68
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Acquisition (n)

A

The act of getting, earning, or acquiring something

69
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Derogate (v)

A

To lessen

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Derogatory (adj)

A

Belittling, discrediting

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Inquest (n)

A

A legal investigation

72
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Inquisition (n)

A

An examination or investigation

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Prerogative (n)

A

A right or privilege

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Bionic (adj)

A

Having abilities improved by mechanical devices

75
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Biosphere (n)

A

The part of Earth where life can exist

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Carnage (n)

A

Great destruction of life, slaughter

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Corpulent (adj)

A

Characterized by excessive weight or stoutness

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Corpuscle (n)

A

Any red or white blood cell that floats in the blood

79
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Marina (n)

A

A small harbor for docking small boats

80
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Maritime (adj)

A

On or near the sea

81
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Accord (n)

A

Agreement, harmony

82
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Capitulate (v)

A

Surrender unconditionally

83
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Expedite (v)

A

To accelerate, make something happen quicker or easier

84
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Manipulate (v)

A

Skillfully handle with the hands

85
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Maneuver (v)

A

To skillfully move

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Concurrent (adj)

A

Happening at the same time, in agreement

87
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Cursory (adj)

A

Careless, without close examination or attention

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Gradation (n)

A

A sequence, shading

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Speculate (v)

A

To think about something, viewing from different point of views

90
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Vista (n)

A

View or outlook

91
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Attest (v)

A

To certify something is true or genuine

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Contestable (adj)

A

Open for debate or dispute

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Dictum (n)

A

Statement from authority or judge

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Indicment (n)

A

A charge or accusation

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Testimonial (n)

A

Expressing a favorable opinion

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