Literacy Flashcards

unit 3 vocab

1
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Anguish

A

Severe mental, or physical pain or suffering.

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2
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Dejected

A

Sad or disappointed

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3
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Expanse

A

A large open area like a field or sea.

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4
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Implore

A

To beg someone earnestly to desperately do something.

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5
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Linger

A

To be slow to disappear, to last longer than expected.

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6
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Outlying

A

Something far away from the center of others; something far away.

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7
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Receptacle

A

An object used to contain a specific thing.

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8
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Stealthily

A

In cautious and secretive manner or way.

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9
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Surge

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To move quickly and powerfully.

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10
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Treacherous

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Dangerous because of hidden or unpredictable danger.

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