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Set 6: Your 300th Flashcards

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1
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to make something solid

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solder

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is the act of placing a portion of one plant (bud or scion) into or on a stem, root, or branch of another

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graft

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noun
playful misbehavior or troublemaking, especially in children.

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mischief

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to join pieces of metal or plastic by heating and allowing the edges to flow together or by hammering or pressing together

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weld

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verb
crowd together; nestle closely.

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huddle

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verb
make dirty; pollute.

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befoul

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noun
1.
a person’s leg, especially the part from the knee to the ankle.
2 verb
slash or stab someone

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shank

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verb
deceive; trick.
noun
a victim of deception

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dupe

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informal:
It’s used as an adjective to mean cool, awesome, great.

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dope

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noun
the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.

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scorn

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noun
the fruit of the oak tree, a smooth oval nut in a rough cup-shaped base.

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acorn

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the site of transmission of electric nerve impulses between two nerve cells (neurons) or between a neuron and a gland or muscle cell (effector).

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synapse

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adjective
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

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futile

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wide and general destruction

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havoc

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very skilled or proficient at something.

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adept

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noun
the faculty or power of using one’s will.

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volition

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adjective
(of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy.

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insatiable

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verb
cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.

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invoke

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take action to reduce or prevent (something bad or undesirable).

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combat

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to include

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encompass

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verb
cause (a large amount of damage or harm).

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wreak

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verb
express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.

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rebuke

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noun
a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker.

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hedonist

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adjective
(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

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taciturn

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a sumptuous feast; especially : an elaborate and often ceremonious meal for numerous people often in honor of a person.

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banquet

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noun
an uncouth and aggressive man or boy.

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lout

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move or balance unsteadily; sway back and forth. ; unable to decide

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teetering

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noun
a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid.

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foray

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adjective
beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

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burgeoning

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vomit ; vomited food

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barf

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especially of something offered or discharged) exuberantly plentiful; abundant.

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profuse

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noun
a paved outdoor area adjoining a house.

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patio

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the highest point of ; peak

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pinnacle

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adjective
1.
breaking or separating easily into small thin pieces.
2. unconventional

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flaky

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adjective
1.
of similar nature or character.

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akin

36
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adjectiveinformal
somewhat annoyed; peeved.

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miffed

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adjective
resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. ; loyal

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steadfast

38
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be filled with a feeling of love for.
have a liking or admiration for

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enamored

39
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adjective
depressing; dreary. pitifully

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dismal

40
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noun
disreputable or undesirable people.

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riffraff

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verb
cry and sniff in a feeble or fretful way.

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snivel

42
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put something in a place where it can be kept safely

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stow

43
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adjective
(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited.

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placid

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verb
prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

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thwart

45
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noun
deep respect for someone or something.

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reverence

46
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feeling warm, comfortable, and protected,

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snug

47
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verbformal
provide or supply (food, drink, or other goods) as one’s business.

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purvey

48
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verb
1.
bite at or nibble something persistently.
2. cause persistent and wearing distress or anxiety.

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gnaw

49
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an event or person causing a change.

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catalyst

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noun
1.
a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

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whim

51
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verb
shine brightly, especially with reflected light.

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gleam

52
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set down heavily or carelessly.

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plonking

53
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( of the moon) more than half full.

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gibbous

54
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look at someone with obvious sexual interest

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ogle

55
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noun
the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.

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propriety

56
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verbinformal•US

obtain (something) by devious or dishonest means.

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finagle

57
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return to (a previous state, practice, topic, etc.).

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revert

58
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person who donates time, money, experience, skills or talent to help create a better world.

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philanthropist

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verb
go or move back or further away from a previous position.

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recede

60
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verb
make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose.

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consecrate

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verb
(of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.

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thaw

62
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verb
(of something abstract but perceptible) issue or spread out from (a source).

originate from, be produced by

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emanate

63
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to move or cause to move up and down in a short quick movement.

(_____ a head)

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bobbed

64
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drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

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propelled

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adjective
having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy.

feeling silly, happy, and excited and showing this in your behavior

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giddy

66
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prevent the occurrence of.

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deter

67
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adjective
not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

uncertain

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precarious

68
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adjective
(of hair or fur) long, thick, and unkempt.

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shaggy

69
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tidy and clean in appearance

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spruce

70
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verb
1.
call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by means of a magic ritual.

2.
archaic
implore (someone) to do something.

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conjures

71
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adjective
1.
(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation.

2.
(of a place or building) bleak and lifeless.

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barren

72
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adverb
in a restricted or infrequent manner; in small quantities.

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sparingly

73
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adjective
contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted

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unorthodox

74
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adjective
(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.

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incessant

75
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a stupid or foolish person.

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numbskull

76
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verb
keep from being seen; conceal.

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obscure

77
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small road that not many cars or people travel on.

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byways

78
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noun
the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

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serendipity

79
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a peculiar behavioral habit.

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quirk

80
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noun
1.
the action or process of throwing away or getting rid of something.

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disposal

81
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verb
perceive or recognize (something).

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discern

82
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a lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person.

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paramours

83
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be strongly attracted to someone or something.

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smithen

84
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a collection of things thrown one on another : pile

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heap

85
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at the very beginning.

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“right off the bat”

86
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noun
the human soul, mind, or spirit.

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psyche

87
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very great in size, amount, degree, intensity, or especially in extent or range.

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vast

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