vocab quiz 5/13 Flashcards

1
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debilitate

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to make weak or feeble

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2
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turbulent

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moving unsteadily or violently

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3
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afflicted

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cause pain or suffering to

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4
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refugee

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someone forced to leave their country

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5
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volatile

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likely to change suddenly or unexpectedly

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6
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jeopardy

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the danger of loss, harm, or failure

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7
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mortality

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the state of being subject to death

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8
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falter

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starting to lose strength/momentum

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9
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disparage

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to depreciate by indirect means

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10
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fugitive

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a person who has escaped/ is in hiding

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11
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conviction

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a firmly held belief or opinion

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12
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gall

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bold or impudent behavior

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13
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console

A

comfort at a time of grief or disappointment

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14
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zealous

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showing great energy towards an objective

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15
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resilient

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able to withstand difficult conditions

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16
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fortitude

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courage in pain or adversity

17
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infallible

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incapable of making mistakes

18
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mobilize

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prepare or organize for active service

19
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optimist

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a person tending to be hopeful/confident about the future

20
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persevere

A

continue an action in the face of difficulty

21
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crux

A

the most important point of an issue

22
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crucial

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being a final or very important decision

23
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crucifixion

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the execution of a person by nailing them to a cross

24
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crucify

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put someone to death

25
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crucifix

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a representation of a cross with Jesus Christ

26
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crusade

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a vigorous campaign for change

27
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cruciform

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having the shape of a cross

28
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cruise

A

travel around

29
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excruciating

A

intensely painful

30
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cruiser

A

a police patrol car