Unit 7 Flashcards

1
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Acme

A

The highest point

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2
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Attribute

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A quality belonging to someone

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3
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Belittle

A

To make something appear smaller

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4
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Convey

A

To transport

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5
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Doctrine

A

A belief

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6
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Excise

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To remove by cutting

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7
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Exotic

A

Charmingly unusual

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8
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Haggard

A

Pale as a result of worrying

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9
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Jaunty

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Carefree in manner

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10
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Juncture

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A joining together

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11
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Menial

A

Lowly or humble

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12
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Parry

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To fend off

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13
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Predatory

A

Preying on

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14
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Ravage

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To destroy

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15
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Stance

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A way of holding the body

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16
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Tawdry

A

Showy but lacking good taste

17
Q

Turncoat

A

A person who switches parties

18
Q

Unassuming

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Not putting on airs

19
Q

Wallow

A

To roll about in a lazy way

20
Q

Waver

A

To move to and fro