Vocab Jam (72 - 100) p. 4 Flashcards

1
Q

having the lively and fresh character of a young person

A

youthful

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2
Q

a system of temporary or movable platforms that workers use to sit or stand on when working above the ground

A

scaffolding

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3
Q

marked by cleverness

A

shrewd

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4
Q

an island of the Malay Archipelago southwest of the Philippines that is divided between Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia

A

Borneo

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5
Q

fused or liquified by heat

A

molten

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6
Q

swung or turned on as if on s part that pivots freely on or as if on a headed bolt or pin.

A

swivelled or swiveled

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7
Q

the main stem of a plant often with its dependent parts

A

stalk

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8
Q

very close friends

A

comrades

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9
Q

distinctive pleasing fragrances

A

aromas

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10
Q

a large strong cat of Asia and Africa that is usually orangish-brown with black spots, ambushes prey and is also known as panthers.

A

leopard

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11
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someone whose superiority is formally acknowledged especially after a test

A

champion

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12
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a small administrative district in central Italy that is the capital of the region Tuscany

A

Florence

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13
Q

a person employed to sell goods or services

A

salesclerk

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14
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ownership that allows for the total control of the means of production or a market

A

monopoly

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15
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a lump or blob of something semiliquid or mushy

A

dollop or dallop

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16
Q

tightly drawn

A

taut

17
Q

men whose conduct conforms to a certain standard of proper or correct behavior

A

gentlemen

18
Q

to declare solemnly

A

pronounce

19
Q

the state of being caged

A

captivity

20
Q

a native or naturalized person who owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to protection and rights.

A

citizen

21
Q

foolish or nonsensical writing and talking

A

blathering

22
Q

to be similar to

A

resemble

23
Q

the planet second in order from the Sun

A

Venus

24
Q

a polished or smooth substance that forms images by the reflection of light and that is usually made of glass

A

mirror

25
Q

characterized by steadiness

A

unwavering

26
Q

an indefinite great number

A

infinity

27
Q

people watching an exhibition

A

spectators

28
Q

to deprive of money by an act of trickery

A

swindle

29
Q

the act of putting parts together

A

construction