Lesson 2 reading vocabulary Flashcards

1
Q

What does crusade mean?

A

To fight for a good cause

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2
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What is downcast?

A

Looking directly down or to be sad or gloomy

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3
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What is Drastic

A

Extreme or serious, having major effect.

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4
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What is Engulf

A

To swallow up or cover completely

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5
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What is grandeur

A

To be grand or large

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6
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What is a imbecile

A

A foolish or STUPID person

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7
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What is it to be inoperative

A

To stop working or not usable

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8
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What does insignificant mean

A

Not important or little to no meaning

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9
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What is a novice

A

Someone who is new at a action

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10
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What is a quip

A

A short,witty remark or reply

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11
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What is relent

A

To back down or give in

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12
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What is resilient

A

Able to spring back to its original shape or to be able to recover quickly

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13
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What does it mean to retaliate

A

To act in return for another’s earlier reaction

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14
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What are shenanigans

A

Playful or mischievous (tricky)

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15
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What does simultaneous mean

A

A repetitive action meaning one afterthought the other.

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