Lesson 7 Flashcards

1
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Burnish

A

to make smooth and shiny by polishing

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2
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Conquer

A

to defeat or overcome, especially by force

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3
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Context

A

the setting or circumstances surrounding particular words or actions

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4
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Debut

A

the first appearance of something,especially in show business

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5
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Edition

A

Version of a book, film, or newspaper from one printing

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6
Q

Engaging

A

interesting

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7
Q

hemorrhage

A

to lose excessively and uncontrollably, especially blood

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8
Q

Heritage

A

something handed down from one generation to the next

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9
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ligament

A

tough fiber like tissue that connects bones and holds organs in place

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10
Q

Modulate

A

to change in pitch, amount, or rate of

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11
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refine

A

to purify: remove impurities

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12
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Render

A

to make happen: to cause to become: to give forth

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13
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Savage

A

Fierce: Uncivilized

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14
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Scholastic

A

Pertaining to education or schools

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15
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Siege

A

an attempt to capture a town or fortress by surrounding and attacking it

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