Unit 3 Lesson 25 Flashcards

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Addle

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To muddle; confuse

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Acrid

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Bitter; sharp; irritating to taste or smell

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Ado

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Fuss; trouble; bother

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Alms

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Money, food or clothing given to the poor

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Amulet

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Something worn around the neck as protection against bad luck; a charm

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Aperture

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Opening; hole; gap

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Askew

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On one side; crooked

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Bauble

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Trinket; toy; showy but worthless thing

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Bevy

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Group; flock

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Bilk

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Deceive; swindle; cheat

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Blithe

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Light-hearted; joy; cheerful

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Careen

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To cause to lean sideways; to lurch or toss from side to side

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Chary

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Careful; cautious; shy

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Nabob

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A very rich or influential man

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Onus

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Task; burden; responsibility

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