lesson 8 Flashcards
1
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audible
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Capable of being heard.
2
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adept
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Highly skilled; expert.
3
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grapple
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- To struggle with in close combat; to wrestle. 2. To come to grips with. (n.) An iron shaft with a claw for grasping and holding things.
4
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deploy
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To arrange troops or equipment in position for battle. 2. To put into use.
5
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fitful
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. Not steady; irregular.
6
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facilitate
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To make easier.
7
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azure
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The blue color of a cloudless sky.
8
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capacious
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Able to hold a large amount; roomy.
9
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fastidious
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Paying close attention to detail. 2. Difficult to please.
10
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copious
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Large in quantity; abundant.
11
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crucial
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Extremely important; vital in resolving something.
12
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pang
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A sudden sharp feeling of pain or distress.
13
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banter
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To exchange playful teasing remarks. (n.) Light playful conversation.
14
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decelerate
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To slow down or to cause to slow down.
15
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precede
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To go or come before in time, rank, or position.