SR 1-13 Flashcards

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Noxious

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Adjective- harmful to living things

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Vessel

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Noun-a hollow container for holding liquids

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Exertion

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Noun- physical or mental effort

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Stowaway

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Noun- someone who hides on a ship or airplane in order to travel without paying or being seen

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Puny

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Adjective- small and weak

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Scorn

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Noun- harsh criticism that shows lack of respect or approval for someone or something

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Ancestor

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Noun- a person who was in someone’s family in past times : one of the people from whom a person is descended

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Esteemed

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Noun- respect and affection

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Laquder

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Noun- liquid that is spread on wood or metal and that dries to form a hard and shiny surface

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Silhouette

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Noun- a dark shape in front of a light background

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Scorch

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Verb- to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture

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Refrained

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Verb- to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do

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Screech

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Noun- a loud and very high cry that usually expresses extreme pain, anger, or fear

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Glided

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Verb- to move in a smooth way

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Reverence

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Noun- honor or respect that is felt for or shown to (someone or something)

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Ornate

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Adjective- covered with decorations : covered with fancy patterns and shapes

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Scamper

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Verb- to run or move quickly and often playfully

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Strident

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Adjective- sounding harsh and unpleasant

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Seething

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Adjective- intensely hot

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Pavilion

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Noun- a temporary building that is used at public events and exhibitions

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Kowtow

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Noun- to agree too easily or eagerly to do what someone else wants you to do : to obey someone with power in a way that seems weak

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Decrepit

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Adjective- old and in bad condition or poor health

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Abacus

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Noun- a device used for counting and calculating by sliding small balls or beads along rods or in grooves

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Sage

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Adjective- very wise

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Partition

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Noun- the division of a country into separate political units