Vocab 5 Flashcards

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1
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jaunt

A

a short excursion for pleasure

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2
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jinx

A

something believed to bring bad luck

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3
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legitamate

A

according to law

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4
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multitudes

A

a lot of

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5
Q

shrill

A

high-pitched sound

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6
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womb (woo+m)

A

emptiness

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7
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veered

A

sudden change in direction

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8
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hurtled

A

high speed in an uncontrolled manner

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9
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propulsion

A

thrust

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10
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slobbering

A

having saliva dripping in mouth

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11
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clod

A

a lump of clay

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12
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mast

A

the structure on a boat

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13
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bribed

A

to persuade someone illegally or dishonestly with money

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14
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recruited

A

enlist someone in armed forces

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15
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den

A

burrow

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16
Q

plinked

A

short and sharp metallic ringing sound

17
Q

dully

A

in a boring manner

18
Q

stoop

A

to bend the head and shoulders

19
Q

azalea

A

numerous

20
Q

static

A

not moving

21
Q

parishioner

A

someone who attended a specific church