Unit 10 Flashcards

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Barter

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an exchange in trade

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Curt

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short, rudely brief

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Devise

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to think out, plan, figure out, invent, create

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Dexterous

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skillful in the use of hands or body; clever

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Engross

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to occupy the complete attention, absorb fully

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Entail

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(v.) to put a burden on, impose, require, involve; to restrict ownership of property by limiting inheritance; (n.) such a restriction

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Ferret

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(n.) a kind of weasel; (v.) to search or hunt out; to torment, badger

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Habituate

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to become used to; to cause to become used to

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Impending

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about to happen, hanging over in a menacing way

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Personable

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pleasing in appearance or personality, attractive

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Rue

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to regret, be sorry for

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Scoff

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(v.) to make fun of; to show contempt for

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Transition

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(n.) a change from one state or condition to another

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Trepidation

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fear, fright, trembling

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Upbraid

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to blame, scold, find fault with

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Veritable

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actual, true, real

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Vex

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to annoy, anger, exasperate; to confuse, battle

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Vitality

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strength, energy, liveliness; the capacity to live and develop; the power to endure or survive

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Whimsical

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subject to odd ideas, notions, or fancies; playful, unpredictable

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Accord

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agreement, harmony