Vocab 4 Flashcards

1
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A drastic,wide reaching shortage of food

A

Famine

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2
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Adjoining,next to;near or close

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Adjacent

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3
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To happen;to be known

A

Transpire

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4
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A practical joke;something intended to deceive

A

Hoax

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5
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Shocked,frightened,terrified,taken back

A

Aghast

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6
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To be in terror of,to anticipate with distaste or reluctance

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Dread

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7
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Of poor quality or make;dishonest

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Shoddy

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8
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To be alert,cautious;on guard,watchful

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Wary

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9
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A feeling of illness;a disturbing feeling

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Qualm

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10
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Unpleasant to the senses;unpleasant conditions

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Harsh

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