Vocab List 1 Flashcards

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Memoir

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Autobiography

A historical account or autobiography written from personal knowledge

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Dexterity

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Skill
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

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Harvest

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Crop or gather
The process/period of gathering in crops; or to obtain or acquire something, often with effort/skill

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Degrade

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Deteriorate, depreciate

decline in physical condition; or to humiliate, belittle, or demean someone

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Emerge

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Arise
To move out of or away from something and become visible

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Divert

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Redirect
To cause someone or something to change course or turn from one direction to another

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Retrospect

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Recollection
The act of looking back or reflecting on past events, experiences, or situations

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Forge

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Build
To create something strong, enduring, or successful

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Inane

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Silly , stupid

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Impudent

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Rude
Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent

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Vulgar

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Rude
Lacking refinement or good taste; or offensive or inappropriate

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Invigorate

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Energize
To give strength or energy to

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Malevolent

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Evil
Having or showing a wish to do evil to others

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Disparage

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Belittle
To regard or represent as being of little worth

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Impartial

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Fair
To be fair and just in judgment or decision-making, considering all relevant factors objectively

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Prosaic

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Dull
Mundane ,Ordinary, lacking imagination or excitement

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Pilgrimage

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Journey
A pilgrim’s journey

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Ratify

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Approve
To formally approve or confirm something, usually by a vote or signature

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Elusive

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Difficult to find or remember 🤔
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve

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Subtle

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Slight
Delicate, elusive, or not immediately obvious