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one word 1150-1200 Flashcards

1
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tempo

A

the speed of piece music

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2
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thesaurus

A

dictionary of synonyms

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3
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tempest

A

a violent strom

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tenacious

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tending to keep a firm hold of something

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5
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tremor

A

an involuntary quivering movements

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6
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tribute

A

a statement made in acknowledgement gratitude or admiration homage q

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7
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truss

A

a framework supporting a roof, bridge or other structure

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tycoon

A

a wealthy, powerful person in business or industry

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9
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theist

A

a person who believe in the existence of god

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10
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unanimous

A

a desition taken by votes of all

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11
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unpleasant

A

disagreeable to the senses to mind or feeling

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12
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unique

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the only one of its type

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13
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usurer

A

one who lends money at exorbitant interest

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14
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usurper

A

a person who takes somebody position

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15
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uxorious

A

fond of one’s wife /henpecked

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16
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unmaliable

A

that which cant be sent by post

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17
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utopia

A

an imaginary place or state in which everything is perfect

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18
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versatile

A

one who possess many talents

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veteran

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a person who has lot of experience in a particular area

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vulpine

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that which looks like fox

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21
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vulnerable

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weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally

22
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verbose

A

using more words than needed

23
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virago

A

an abusive woman

24
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vegetarian

A

one who eats only vegitable

25
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venial

A

not very serious and therefore able to be forgiven

26
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vacillation

A

change one’s mind too quickly

27
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vacuous

A

not expressing or showing intelligent thought or purpose

28
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vagabond

A

a person who lives a wandering life

29
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valetudinarian

A

somebody who is excessively concerned with his or her own health

30
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vandal

A

one who damages public property

31
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ventriloquist

A

an entertainment who can speak without moving their lips and makes it look as if their voice coming from a puppet

32
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verbatim

A

word for word

33
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volunteer

A

a person who does a job without being paid for it

34
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visionary

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one who realise the future situations wisely

35
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velodrome

A

a track designed for cycling

36
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vehement

A

showing very strong feeling espeacilly anger

37
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venal

A

showing or motivated susceptibility to bribery

38
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virtuoso

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a person who is extremely skillful at doing something, especially playing a musical instrument

39
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volley

A

a number of bullets ,arrows

40
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vendetta

A

feud in which the relatives of dead or injured take revenge

41
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verso

A

any left hand page of open book

42
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vespers

A

evening prayer in church

43
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vindictive

A

having or showing a desire for revenge

44
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vengeful

A

having or showing a desire for revenge

45
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virulent

A

highly poisonous effect

46
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viviparous

A

bearing living young ones and not eggs

47
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volte face

A

a complete change of opinion or plan

48
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voluntary

A

of ones own free will

49
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voyage

A

a long journey by water or sea

50
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veterinarian

A

one who treats animal

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