vocab 18 Flashcards

1
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an opening or hole

A

aperture

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2
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a hiding or storage place, especially for food or valuables

A

cache

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3
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capable of catching fire or burning

A

combustible

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4
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a person appointed to act on behalf of others

A

delegate

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5
Q

inclement

A

stormy

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6
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not able to be erased; permanent

A

indelible

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7
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a sickness or unhealthy condition

A

malady

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8
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an account based on the author’s personal experiences

A

memoir

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9
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most important; chief

A

paramount

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10
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to correct or adjust

A

rectify

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11
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required; necessary

A

requisite

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12
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easily made to feel upset

A

squeamish

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13
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an area of land or water

A

tract

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14
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great trouble or suffering

A

tribulation

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15
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a short sketch that provides a clear picture

A

vignette

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