Lesson 7 Flashcards

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Very hungry

Eager for whatever satisfies ones needs or wants

A

Ravenous

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Always the same; not varying; boring

Lack of variety resulting in boredom

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Monotonous

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To add marks such as commas and periods to writing to make the meaning clear

To interrupt from time to time

The use of marks such as commas and periods in writing

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Punctuate

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3
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A sudden rush of animals or people usually cause by fear

To take part in a _______

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Stampede

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4
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Not planned

Not regular, occasional

Suitable for everyday use

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Casual

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5
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A rough noisy fight

To fight noisily

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Brawl

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6
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To do well; to do better or greater than others

A

Excel

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To bring or come into being

A beginning or coming into being

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Originate

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8
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Closely resembling life

Aware of things as they are ; practical

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Realistic

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9
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To make calm and relaxed

To relieve soreness ; to cause less pain

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Soothe

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10
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A person who has served in the armed forces

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Veteran

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11
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Not changing

Loyal ; faithful

Without pause ; unending

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Constant

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12
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Of low to medium quality ; barely passable

Average

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Mediocre

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13
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Able to survive under bad conditions ; tough

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Hardy

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14
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To use up

To tire out

The waste gases from an engine

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Exhaust

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