Lesson 29 Flashcards

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1
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What does trying (adj.) mean?

A

to be difficult to deal with

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2
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What is a tumult?

A

a loud, annoying noise

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3
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What is an ulcer?

A

a painful area inside or outside the body

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4
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What does unblushing mean?

A

to be shameless

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5
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What does unflinching mean?

A

to be not afraid of danger or difficulty

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6
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What does unfurl mean?

A

to cause something that is rolled up to open

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7
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What does unkempt mean?

A

to be very messy

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8
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What does unlettered mean?

A

to be illiterate

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9
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What does unnumbered mean?

A

to not be numbered or graded

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10
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What does unscrupulous mean?

A

to be dishonest

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11
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What does untimely mean?

A

to come earlier than expected

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12
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What is a valet?

A

a man’s servant that does personal things for him/her

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13
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What is valor?

A

strength of mind that makes someone courageous

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14
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What does vault (v.) mean?

A

to jump over something

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15
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What does venerable mean?

A

to be respected because of old age

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16
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What does veracious mean?

A

to speak the truth

17
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What does verbose mean?

A

to use more words than needed

18
Q

What is a verdict?

A

a decision made by a jury in court

19
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What is a vestige?

A

the last part of something that remains

20
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What does vex mean?

A

to annoy someone