The Chill Flashcards

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Plight:

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(Noun) : A difficult or uncomfortable situation that is hard or impossible to get out of.
Ex.: my brother locked me inside of a box and attempted throw me down the stairs which left me in a plight.

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Render:

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(Verb) : To cause to become; to make
Ex.:when I saw the skater do a triple axel, I was rendered in speechless.
2. To give, present or perform.
Ex.: when the boy fell off his mountain bike, we rendered assistance.

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Serum:

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(Noun) : The watery part of blood that does not clot. Also used to describe ant kind of watery skincare product.
Ex.: My sister just got a new rose water serum for her new skincare routine.

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Arduous:

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(Adjective): involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Ex.: an arduous journey

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Illustrious:

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(Adjective): well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
Ex.: his illustrious professor.

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Mandate:

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(Noun):an official order or commission to do something.
(Verb): to demand officially or require something.
Ex.: a mandate to seek the release of political prisoners.

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Venture:

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(Noun): a risky or daring journey or undertaking.
(Verb) : to risk
Ex.: pioneering ventures into little-known waters.

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Benevolent

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(Adjective): well meaning and kindly.

Ex.: a benevolent smile.

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