Set 50 Flashcards

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Devour

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To eat eagerly ; or destroy completely

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Decoy

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A person or object used to trick or confuse a person or animal

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Complacent

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To be so happy with your own situation or abilities you feel there is no need to try harder

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4
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Anecdote

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A short amusing story about a real event or person

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5
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Incentive

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Something which encourages someone to do something

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6
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Interrogate

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To ask lots of questions

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7
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Begrudge

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To feel unhappy or envious about something

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8
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Penalise

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To cause someone a disadvantage or a form of punishment

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9
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Treaty

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A written agreement between two or more countries

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10
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Essence

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1) the basic or most important part

2) a strong liquid from a plant or flower

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11
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Talisman

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A Lucky charm something that is believed to bring good luck or keep you safe

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12
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Constrict

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To become tighter and Narrower

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13
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Populous

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Having a large population ; lots of people

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14
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Amass

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To gather or collect something over time

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15
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Desolate

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1) Lacking people animals or plants

2) Lonely and sad

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16
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Dissipate

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To go away or disappear