Unit 80 Flashcards
1
Q
vivisection
A
dissection, surgery, or painful experiments performed on a living animal for the purpose of scientific research
2
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vogue
A
prevailing fashion or practice
3
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volatile
A
tending to vary frequently; fickle
4
Q
vortex
A
whirlpool; whirlwind; center of turbulence
5
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warranted
A
justified
6
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wary
A
careful; cautious
7
Q
welter
A
to wallow or roll; toss about; be in turmoil
8
Q
whimsical
A
fanciful; unpredictable
9
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wistful
A
vaguely longing; sadly thoughtful
10
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zealot
A
one who is fanatically devoted to a cause
