List G Flashcards

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scour

A

clean or brighten the surface of (something) by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent.

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curator

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a keeper or custodian of a museum

The curator of the Smithsonian museum was shocked to see Ben Ripley and SPYDER fighting and leaving behind a mess of ancient artifacts.

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platoon

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a small group of soldiers led by a lieutenant

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purpoise

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dolphin like marine mammals

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prejudice

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a biased opinion on someone before even meeting them

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reprobate

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a rascal, an unprincipled person

Murray Hill was a lazy reprobate.

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hearty

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very lively and cheerful

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subvert

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to overthrow government/authority

Tris and Four joined the factionless in hopes to subvert the Erudite and Dauntless.

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inane

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silly, stupid

Some might say Sokka’s plans were inane, but his ideas to defeat the Fire Lord viable.

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odious

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extremely unpleasant, repulsive

Peter Van Houten had an odious smell from being a drunk recluse.

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