Set 4 Flashcards

1
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Anvil

A

hard metal surface upon which a blacksmith hammers

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2
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Arbiter (or Arbitrator)

A

one who settles a dispute, one who mediates

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3
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Arouse

A

awaken, stir to action, excite

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4
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Arthropods

A

small wingless insects (e.g., spiders, scorpions)

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5
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Article

A

an essay usually appearing in a newspaper or a magazine, note that an editorial is an example of an article

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6
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Tenant

A

one who rents a property

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7
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Term

A

the time period an elected official is in office

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8
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Theorist

A

one engaged in speculations

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9
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Thesaurus

A

a type of dictionary

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10
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Thicket

A

very close growth of shrubs or bushes

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