Raymond's Run Flashcards

Vocab words from Raymond's Run

1
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concrete jungle

A

an urban area with very little nature or scenery

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2
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ventriloquist

A

the production of the voice in such a way that the sound seems to come from a source other than the vocal organs of the speaker

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3
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organdy

A

very fine transparent fabric, with a stiff finish

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4
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raggedy

A

messy, torn, or looking dirty

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5
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highprance

A

to walk in an energetic, exaggerated way while bringing your knees up

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6
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quicksilver

A

to move about with speed (slang)

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7
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liable

A

legally responsible or obligated to law

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8
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hustling

A

moving or working energetically and rapidly

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9
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periscope

A

a tubular optical instrument containing lenses and mirrors

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10
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static

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characterized by a lack of movement, animation, or progress

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11
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glockenspiels

A

a musical percussion instrument having a set of tuned metal pieces mounted in a frame and struck with small hammers

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12
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chugging

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to drink from a container without a pause

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