Vocab 4 Flashcards by Stefan Young | Brainscape

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A drastic , wide-reaching shortage of food

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Famine (FAM un)

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Adjoining, next to;near or close

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Adjacent (add JAY cent)

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A practical joke;something intended to deceive

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Hoax (hokes)

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To happen; to become known

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Transpire (tran SPIRE)

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To be in terror of;to anticipate with distaste or reluctance

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Dread (dread)

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Shocked; frightened; terrified; taken back

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Aghast (UH gast)

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To be alert, cautious;on guard, watchful

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Wary (wear ee)

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Of poor quality or make;dishonest

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Shoddy (SHOD ee)

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A feeling of illness; a disturbing feeling

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Qualm (qualm)

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Unpleasant to the senses;unpleasant conditions

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Harsh (harsh)

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