LT Word Catcher Flashcards

1
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confound

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To confuse someone

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2
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primitive

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having a quality or style that offers an extremely basic level of comfort

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3
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Vane

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a movable device attached to an elevated object for showing the direction of the wind

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4
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Desnag

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unstuck

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5
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pulverize

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to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles

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6
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Marred

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to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness

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7
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abruptly

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in a sudden and unexpected way

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8
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wearily

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exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness

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9
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dazed

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unable to think clearly or act normally due to injury, shock, bewilderment, fatigue, etc.

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10
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rasping

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to rub with something rough

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11
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berths

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an amount of distance maintained for safety

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12
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Asphalt

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a dark bituminous substance that is found in natural beds

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13
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decency

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the quality or state of being decent

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14
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marveled

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one that causes wonder or astonishment

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15
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Muzak

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used for recorded background music

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16
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Lapel

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the fold of the front of a coat that is usually a continuation of the collar

17
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Lad

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a male person of any age between early boyhood and maturity

18
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Agitated

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troubled in mind : disturbed and upset

19
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descend

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to pass from a higher place or level to a lower one

20
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Barge

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a roomy usually flat-bottomed boat used chiefly for the transport of goods on inland waterways and usually propelled by towing

21
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Disembark

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to remove to shore from a ship

22
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warbled

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a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds