November 2 Flashcards

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to go, or proceed, even in the face of danger or if there’s a risk (VERB)

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venture (Example: Isabelle, Alex, and Nikolas ventured into the dark and scary woods.)

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something that is harmful, but enticing; treacherous; something that is dangerous, but not very noticeable at the beginning; something dangerous that kind of sneaks up on you (ADJECTIVE)

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insidious (Example: Smoking is a very insidious habit.)

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to invent, create, construct, manufacture; to tell lies (VERB)

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fabricate (Example: A group of kids fabricated their very cool clubhouse out of old cardboard boxes.)

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to express great sorrow, often with loud sobbing, crying or wailing; mourning aloud (VERB)

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lament (Example: I lamented when my cat died.)

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to completely destroy or ruin; to feel great sorrow or sadness; to feel emotionally overwhelmed (VERB OR ADJECTIVE)

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devastate/d (Example: The flood devastated the town; OR I was devastated when I lost my $100 bill.)

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