March 10th Flashcards
1
Q
to go against; to oppose; to stop; to get in the way of
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thwart (VERB) (EX: My brother tried to thwart my attempt to eat the last chocolate chip cookie.)
2
Q
when something is designed in such a way that it is able to fly easily
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aerodynamic (ADJECTIVE) (EX: A bird’s body is very aerodynamic.)
3
Q
to take or get from somewhere
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derive (VERB) (EX: The river derives its name from a Native American tribe.)
4
Q
describing the act of breathing involving the heart and lungs and the circulation of oxygen
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respiratory (ADJECTIVE) (EX: In the winter lots of people get colds and have respiratory problems.)
5
Q
to combine or bring together: to blend gradually
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merge (VERB) (EX: Many smaller companies have been forced to merge together to form larger companies.)
