Unit 5 Set A & B Flashcards

1
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bluster

A

to talk in a act or a noisy and threatening way

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2
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commentary

A

a series of notes clarifying or explaining something

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3
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eerie

A

causing fear because or strangeness;weird

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4
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fidelity

A

to state of being faithful;accuracy in details

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5
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headstrong

A

willful,stubborn

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6
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pacify

A

to make peaceful or calm

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7
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ravenous

A

greedy,very hunger;eager for satisfaction

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8
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refute

A

to prove incorrect

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9
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remorse

A

deep and painful regret for ones past misdeeds

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10
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synopsis

A

a brief statement giving a general view of some subject,book,etc

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11
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acute

A

with a sharp point;keen and alert

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12
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bungle

A

to act or work clumsily and awkwardly

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13
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duration

A

the length of time that something continues or lasts

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14
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facet

A

one aspect or side of a subject or problem;cut surfaces of gem

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15
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fray

A

a brawl,a noisy quarrel;a wearing away or rubbing

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16
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inhabitant

A

one living permanently in a given place

17
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numb

A

having lost the power or feel of movement

18
Q

setback

A

something that interferes with progress;a disappointment unexpected loss or defeat

19
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smug

A

overly self satisfied;self righteous

20
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tarry

A

to delay leaving;to linger;wait