sadlier unit 13 Flashcards

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adapt

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(v.)adjust, get used to

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attest

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(v.)to bear witness

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dovetail

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(N., V.) to fit together, perfectly fit

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enormity

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(n.) huge in size, exceed in evil act

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falter

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(v.)hesitate, stumble, weakened

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foreboding

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(n.) warning or feeling that something bad will happen
(adj.) marked by fear

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forlorn

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(adj.) helpless, sad, lonely, hopeless

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haughty

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(adj.) chilling, proud

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impediment

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(n.) obstacle, physical defect

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imperative

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(adj.) necessary, urgent
(v.) a command

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loiter

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(v.) aimlessly waste time

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malinger

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(v.) to pretend illness to avoid work or duty

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pithy

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(adj.) short but meaningful

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plunder

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(v.) rob by force, steal

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simper

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(V., N.) a forced, silly smile

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steadfast

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(adj.) firmly fixed, constant, not moving

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vaunted

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(adj.) highly praised, often without justification. (overrated)

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vilify

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(V.) violate, abuse, belittle

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waif

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(n.) A child without a home or friend

20
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wry

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(adj.) a sarcastic smile