Vocab #4 Flashcards

1
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tenant

A

one occupies the property of another person, especially for rent (noun)

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bookie

A

a shady character who takes illegal bets on horse racing, fights, or athletic events (noun)

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3
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exclusive

A

excluding or trying to exclude others (adj.)

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4
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grappled

A

to seize and struggle with one another (verb)

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5
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gaping

A

to open the mouth widely (verb)

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6
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stubble

A

the rough stem ends of plants left attached to the ground after a harvest (noun)

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7
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hassock

A

a cushion to kneel on in prayer, or as a seat or leg rest (noun)

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8
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facade

A

the face or front of a building; also a false or misleading appearance (noun)

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9
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gaunt

A

being thin and bony; also a grim and foreboding (adj.)

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10
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pyrotechnics

A

relating to fireworks (noun)

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