Retention_10 Flashcards

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not violent, severe, or extreme

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mild /maɪld/

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the thin yellowish liquid part of the blood

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serum /ˈsɪr.əm/

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unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary

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harsh /hɑːrʃ/

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broken or torn pieces of something larger

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debris /dəˈbriː/

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5
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ability to work as intended or to succeed

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viability /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/

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to reach the highest point, value, or level

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peak /pik/

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(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting

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stringent /ˈstrɪn.dʒənt/

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very great in amount.

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overwhelming /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwel.mɪŋ/

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