The Other Side of the Sky Flashcards

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ablutions

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Synonym- washing
Def- the act of washing oneself (often used for humorously formal effect).
Part of speech- Noun

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prosthetic

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Synonym- pegleg
Def- denoting a material designed to alter a person’s physical appearance temporarily.
Part of speech- Adj

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supple

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Synonym- agile.
Def- bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.
Part of speech- Adj

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rigor

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synonym- hardness,
Def- a sudden feeling of cold with shivering accompanied by a rise in temperature, often with copious sweating, especially at the onset or height of a fever.
Part of speech- Noun

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compassionate

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Synonym- beneficent,
Def- feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
Part of speech- Adj

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jostling

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Synonym- push,
Def- push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd.
Part of speech- Verb

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clamor

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Synonym- howl,
Def- a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.
Part of speech- Noun

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smugglers

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synonym- deal
Def- a person who smuggles goods.
Part of speech- Noun

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anxiety

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Synonym- nervousness.
Def- a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Part of speech- Noun

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clamber

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Synonym- Climb
Def- climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.
climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.
Part of speech- Verb

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