Spelling List #15 Flashcards

1
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shock or greatly surprise.

A

astound

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2
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(of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound in the throat.
or
a low guttural sound made in the throat by a hostile dog or other animal.

A

growl

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3
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a liquid used for rinsing the mouth or gargling with, typically containing an antiseptic.

A

mouthwash

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4
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a large hound of a breed with a very keen sense of smell, used in tracking.

A

bloodhound

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5
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a small handheld tool with a flat, pointed blade, used to apply and spread mortar or plaster.
or
a small handheld tool with a curved scoop for lifting plants or earth.

A

trowel

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6
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a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems.
or
a senior officer in the diplomatic service.

A

counselor

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7
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the amount of something that is permitted, especially within a set of regulations or for a specified purpose.
or
give (someone) a sum of money regularly as an ________

A

allowance

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8
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a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
or
a limit of a subject or sphere of activity.

A

boundary

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9
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the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
or
an underlying basis or principle.

A

foundation

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10
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the area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation, especially when perceived as a framework for it.
or
the circumstances or situation prevailing at a particular time or underlying a particular event.

A

background

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11
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extremely tall, especially in comparison with the surroundings.

A

towering

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12
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form an expression of disapproval, displeasure, or concentration, typically by turning down the corners of the mouth.
or
a facial expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration, typically with the corners of the mouth turned down.

A

frown

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13
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alight from a horse, bicycle, or other thing that one is riding.
or
remove (something) from its support.

A

dismount

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14
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(of a person, organization, or institution) required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
or
explicable; understandable.

A

accountable

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15
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give (someone) the authority or power to do something.

A

empower

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16
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lacking courage.
or
in a way which shows a lack of courage.

A

cowardly

17
Q

a public and typically formal statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

A

announcement

18
Q

copy (data) from one computer system to another, typically over the internet.
or
an act or process of downloading data.

A

download

19
Q

accept (something) as true; feel sure of the truth of.
or
hold (something) as an opinion; think or suppose.

A

belive

20
Q

preferred before all others of the same kind.
or
a person or thing that is especially popular or particularly well liked by someone.

A

favorite