vocab 18 Flashcards

1
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aperture

A

an opening or hole

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2
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cache

A

a hiding or storage place

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3
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combustible

A

capable or catching fire

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4
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delegate

A

a person appointed to act on behalf of others

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5
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inclement

A

stormy, harsh

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6
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indelible

A

permanent

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7
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malady

A

sickness

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8
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memoir

A

an account based on the author’s personal experiences

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9
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paramount

A

most important

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10
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rectify

A

to correct or adjust

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11
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requisite

A

required, necessary

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12
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squeamish

A

easily made feel upset or sick to the stomach

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13
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tract

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an area of land or water

a system of organs in the body that performs some function together

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14
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tribulation

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great trouble or suffering

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15
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vignette

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a short sketch that provides a clear picture

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