Vocab Flashcards

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Shriveled

A

wrinkled and contracted, especially due to loss of moisture or old age.

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2
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colossal

A

extremely large

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3
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glistening

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(of something wet or greasy) shine; glitter.

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4
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hooligan

A

a violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang

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jostling

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push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd

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despicable

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deserving hatred and contempt.

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7
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hoard

A

a stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded.

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8
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gale

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a very strong wind

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9
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pandemonium

A

wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

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10
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abide

A

accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation

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11
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wretched

A

person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state.

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12
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brigade

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a subdivision of an army

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13
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tamper

A

1.
interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alteration

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loll

A

sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.

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15
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repulsive

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arousing intense distaste or disgust.

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