October 7 Flashcards

1
Q

To keep or remember

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Retain

After studying I am able to retain the states and capitals.

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Somber, gloomy, very serious (without any fun or humor)

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Solemnly

The student spoke very solemnly at the high school graduation ceremony.

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3
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To purposely annoy or make someone angry; to knowingly cause a fight or problem

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Provoke

I like to provoke my sister.

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4
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Repetitive; something copied or duplicated for no reason; more than is necessary

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Redundant

I washed the floor, so my brother sweeping when I was done was redundant.

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5
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Able to come up with clever or creative ways to solve a problem; to use what materials are available in a different way

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Resourceful

We forgot out spoons, and uses seashells instead, which was very resourceful.

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