vocab quiz-5 Flashcards
1
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barnacles
A
a saltwater shellfish that attach themselves to rocks, ship bottoms, etc
2
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faculty
A
a natural power of a living organism
3
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imminent
A
likely to happen without delay
4
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lacerated
A
cut or torn jaggedly
5
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methodical
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orderly, systematic
6
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pliant
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easily bent, flexible
7
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respite
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a temporary relief or rest, as from pain or work
8
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taut
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tightly stretched
9
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tenacious
A
stubborn; persistent