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Need to know 2 Flashcards

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ambush

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a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position

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amicable

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characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.

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amnesia

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a partial or total loss of memory.

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amorous

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showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire.

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ample

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enough or more than enough; plentiful.

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amplify

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increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier.

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anarchy

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absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual, regarded as a political ideal.

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anecdote

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a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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animosity

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strong hostility.

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annex

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add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document./a building joined to or associated with a main building, providing additional space or accommodation.

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annihilate

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destroy utterly; obliterate.

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anomaly

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something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

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antagonistic

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showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or something.

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antidote

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a medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison.

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antithesis

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a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

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apathetic

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showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

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apex

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the top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point.

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appeal

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make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

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appease

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pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.

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appraise

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assess the value or quality of.

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apprehension

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anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

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apprentice

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a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.

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aptitude

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a natural ability to do something.

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aqueduct

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an artificial channel for conveying water, typically in the form of a bridge across a valley or other gap.

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arbitrary

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based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

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archaeology

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the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artefacts and other physical remains.

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archive

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a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.

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aristocractic

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of, belonging to, or typical of the aristocracy; noble, upper-class

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arouse

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evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response).

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arrogant

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having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.

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articulate

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having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.

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assert

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state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

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assess

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evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.

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assimilate

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take in and understand fully (information or ideas).

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astute

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having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.

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atlas

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a book of maps or charts.

37
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atrocity

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an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.

38
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audacious

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showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

39
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auditory

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relating to the sense of hearing.

40
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augment

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make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

41
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aura

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the distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.

42
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aversion

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a strong dislike or disinclination.

43
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avid

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having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.

44
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baffle

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totally bewilder or perplex.

45
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banish

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send (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment.

46
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banter

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the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.

47
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bare

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(of a person or part of the body) not clothed or covered.

48
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barter

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exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.

49
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bedazzle

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greatly impress (someone) with outstanding ability or striking appearance./decorate or personalize (clothing or accessories) using sequins, beads, glitter, etc.

50
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bedlam

A

a scene of uproar and confusion.

Ssat Vocab(2000) words (4 decks)

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