Lost Golf Balls Flashcards

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nuisance

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a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance.

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murky

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(of liquid) dark and dirty; not clear.

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Forage

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(of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions.

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Romp

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(especially of a child or animal) play roughly and energetically.

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Advent

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the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

“the advent of television”

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Enlist

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enroll or be enrolled in the armed services.

“hundreds of thousands of recruits had been enlisted”

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Lurk

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(of a person or animal) be or remain hidden so as to wait inambushfor someone or something.

“a ruthless killer still lurked in the darkness”

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contend

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struggle to surmount(a difficulty or danger).

“she had to contend with his uncertain temper”

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flawless

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without any blemishes or
imperfections; perfect.

“her brown flawless skin”

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Surmount

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Overcome

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