Scholarship Vocabulary Lesson 4 Flashcards
1
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ADROIT
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shrewd, resourceful, dexterous, skillful
2
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ADVERSARY
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opponent, enemy, foe, opposition
3
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AVERT
A
turn away, prevent, forestall, hold off, obviate
4
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COGENT
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understandable, convincing, sound idea
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DEMOLISH
A
tear down, destroy, raze, smash
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EVAPORATE
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disappear, vanish, dry up
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FISCAL
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about money, financial, monetary, pecuniary
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HAMPER
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interfere, hold back, hinder, impede, obstruct
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HUMID
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damp, moist, wet
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INUNDATE
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flood, deluge, overwhelm, swamp
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MAMMOTH
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gigantic, giant, huge, enormous
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MANIFEST
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make clear, evince, demonstrate, reveal
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OBNOXIOUS
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rude, objectionable, offensive
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PLIGHT
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dangerous, complicated situation, dilemma, predicament
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REPLENISH
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refill, renew, restore
