Readworks Vocabulary Flashcards

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Obscurity

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(Noun): the state or condition of being dark or dim.

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Treacherous

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(Adj.): dangerous, risky.

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Turbulent

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(Adj.): in a state of agitation, unrest, or turmoil.

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Interact

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(Verb): to react to one another in a social situation.

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Embark

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(Verd): to put or take aboard a ship or aircraft.

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Stench

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(Noun): an unpleasant or foul odor; stink

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Disorient

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(Verb): to cause to loose one’s bearings or sense of direction.

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Exert

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To exercise or bring to bear (power,influence, or the like); put into action.

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