Unit 2 Set B Flashcards

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Arid

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(Adj) extremely dry; Uninterested, dull

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Billow

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(N) A large wave; (v) to rise or swell like a wave

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Constrain

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(V) To force, Compel; to restrain, hold back

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Disinterested

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(Adj) fair-minded, Free from selfish motives; indifferent

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Encompass

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(V). To Incircle, go or reach around; to Enclose; to Include with a certain group or class

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Incomprehensible

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(Adj) ImPossible to understand

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Manipulate

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(V) to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage

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Maximum

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(N) The greatest possible amount or degree; (adj) reaching the greatest possible amount or degree

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Ruffle

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(V) to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through; (n) material used for trimming edges; a ripple; a low drumbeat

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Stamina

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(N) strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; Staying power

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