Uncle Remus Returns Flashcards

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absurd

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foolishly incongruous or unreasonable

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2
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audible

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heard or perceived by the ear

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3
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ballad

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a narrative poem, often of folk origin an intended to be sung

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4
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commotion

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a condition of turbulent motion; an agitated disturbance

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5
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decanter

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decorative vessel especially used for serving wine

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6
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disappointment

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the condition of feeling let down or dissatisfied

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7
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distinct

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easily perceived by the senses; clear; apparent

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dodge

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move aside suddenly to avoid something

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9
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dwindle

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become smaller or less

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10
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enormous

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very great in size, exent, number, or degree

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fetch

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to come or go after and take or bring back

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12
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growl

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make a low guttural sound; speak angrily

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13
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impatient

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expressing irritation or intolerance

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14
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interrupt

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to ask questions or make remarks while another is speaking; to break the continuity of

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15
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offended

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being displeased, angry, resentful

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patter

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quick, light, softly audible steps

17
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quiver - v.

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to shake with rapid, tremulous movement

18
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scepter

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a staff held by a sovereign as a emblem of authority

19
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scurry

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scamper, go with light running steps

20
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telescope

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a device which can be make more compact by sliding overlapping sections inward; an optical instrument for viewing distant objects

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tidy

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orderly and neat in appearance

22
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trough

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a long, narrow, generally shallow receptacle for holding water or feed for animals

23
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waist

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the part of the human body between the bottom of the rib cage and the pelvis