Lesson 4 Flashcards

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1
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made up of separate parts

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composite

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2
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able to be passed or traversed, especially for ships

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navigable

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3
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to emphasize

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accentuate

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4
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to write out or copy information, by hand

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transcribe

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5
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the attainment or completion of something desired

A

fruition

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6
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to escape notice; to get away from

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elude

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7
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inactive; unproductive

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fallow

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8
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anything that destroys, prevent growth, or causes devaluation

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blight

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9
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a funeral rite or ceremony

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obsequy

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10
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an occupant; an inhabitant

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denizen

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11
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obligated loyalty or faithfulness

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fealty

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12
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to attract by offering reward or pleasure

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entice

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13
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to please

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gratify

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14
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a slow person, especially one who falls behind

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laggard

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15
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a maneuver or action used to gain an advantage

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gambit

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