LESSON 7 Flashcards

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sent out to be used for a particular purpose (often used to talk about sending military troops on a mission)

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DEPLOYED

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people who are hurt or killed in an accident or war

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CASUALTIES

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a hard, white substance that is very delicate

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PORCELAIN

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wide open

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GAPING

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suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future

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OMINOUS

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an area of land the United States government set aside for Native American tribes

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RESERVATION

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groups, such as Native tribes, that were the first to live in a certain area

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INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

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highly valued and important, especially for religious and cultural reasons

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SACRED

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9
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the things you need to do a task or job

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RESOURCES

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10
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not expensive

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AFFORDABLE

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people who have power and influence because of their age, experience, and knowledge

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ELDERS

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12
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overpowered; given too much to handle

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OVERWHELMED

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13
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information that is incorrect

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MISINFORMATION

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14
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done with great care or effort

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PAINSTAKING

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15
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boring and too slow or long

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TEDIOUS

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16
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the ability to read and write

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LITERACY