Vocab 7 Flashcards

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Dilapidated

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In great despair; run- down; falling into ruin

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Prevaricate

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To speak falsely or misleadingly;

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Chary

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Watchful, cautious; overly shy

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Catalyst

A

Thing that provokes meaningful change

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5
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Incredulity

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A state or feeling of disbelief

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Sate

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To completely satisfy someone’s hunger or any other desire

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Conflagration

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A large fire that causes a great deal of damage

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Stalwart

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Dependable and loyal; sturdy and strong

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Intrinsic

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Belonging to the natire of a thing; inwardly

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Extrinsic

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Not forming or belonging naturally to a thing

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Squander

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To use something precious in a wasteful and extravagant way

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