Lesson 2 Flashcards

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Looking or directed downward

Sad; discouraged; depressed

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Downcast

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A fight for some good cause

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Crusade

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Extreme serious having a major effect

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Drastic

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To swallow up to cover completely

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Engulf

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The quality of being grand, or large and impressive

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Grandeur

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A very foolish person

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Imbecile

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Having little or no meaning

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Insignificant

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Not operating, or no meaning

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Inoperative

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One who is new to something

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Novice

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A short witty remark

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Quip

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To become less harsh

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Relent

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To act in return for another earlier action

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Retaliate

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Able to spring back to the original shape

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Resilient

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Playful mischief

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Shenanigans

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Happening or existing together

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Simultaneous

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