Set 14 Flashcards

1
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Weary

A

tired

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2
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Prominent

A

stands out

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3
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Scantily

A

very little or not enough

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4
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Appeal

A

(1) a request to give money, information or help
(2) to interest or attract
(3) a request, usually in a court of law to change a previous decision

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5
Q

Mariner

A

sailor

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6
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Constant

A

(1) staying the same

(2) happening a lot / all the time

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7
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Grieve

A

to feel great sadness, usually when someone dies

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8
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Wasteful

A

using a resource (electricity, water etc) with little care

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9
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Maximum

A

the largest amount possible or allowed

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10
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Hail

A

(1) frozen drops of rain

(2) to call out to someone

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11
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Score

A

(1) twenty
(2) to get a point or goal in a sport, game or exam
(3) to mark or cut the surface
(4) printed or written form of music

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12
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Elegant

A

smart or attractive in appearance

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13
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Chaotic

A

complete disorder and confusion

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14
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Tranquil

A

calm and peaceful

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15
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Jovial

A

cheerful and friendly

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16
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Concur

A

(1) agree

(2) to happen at the same time

17
Q

Insolent

A

rude and disrespectful

18
Q

Supple

A

able to bend easily, not stiff

19
Q

Respectful

A

showing respect

20
Q

Morose

A

bad tempered, gloomy and unwilling to talk

21
Q

Disagree

A

have a different opinion or view from someone else

22
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Trickle

A

a small flow of liquid

23
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Famished

A

extremely hungry

24
Q

Mansion

A

a large impressive house

25
Q

Hovel

A

a small run down house

26
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Replete

A

(1) very full with food

(2) well supplied or equipped

27
Q

Torrent

A

(1) a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid

(2) an outpouring of words, thoughts or sound

28
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Rigid

A

(1) cannot be bent or moved

(2) extremely strict