Unit 8 Flashcards

1
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abnormal

A

not typical or usual or regular

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2
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Capsize

A

Overturn accidentally

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3
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Catastrophe

A

A sudden violent change in the earth’s surface

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4
Q

Disputatious

A

showing a inclination to disagree

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5
Q

Eject

A

Put out or expel from a place

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6
Q

Flourish

A

Grow vigorously

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7
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Incentive

A

A positive motivational influence

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8
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Insubordinate

A

Not submissive to authority

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9
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Legible

A

Capable of being read or deciphered

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10
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Nub

A

A small lump or protuberance

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11
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Onslaught

A

an offensive against an enemy

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12
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Ordain

A

Invest with ministerial or priestly authority

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13
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Outstrip

A

go far ahead of

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14
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pervade

A

spread or diffuse through

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15
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Purdent

A

marked by sound judgment

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16
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Quench

A

Satisfy, as thirst

17
Q

Remnant

A

A small part remaining after the main part no longer exists

18
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Simultaneous

A

Occurring or operating at the same time

19
Q

Swerve

A

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

20
Q

Decrease

A

A change downward