Vocab sections 1-10!! Flashcards

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1
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What does the word bewildered (adj) mean ?

A

completely puzzled or confused

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2
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What does the word calamity (n) mean?

A

an event that causes great harm

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3
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What does the word caste (n) mean?

A

a division of society based upon differences of wealth, rank, or occupation; social rank or prestige

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4
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What does the word chagrin (n) mean?

A

a feeling of annoyance or disappointment

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5
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What does the word dictation (n) mean?

A

the act of saying something aloud for another person to write down

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6
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What does the word distinguished (adj) mean?

A

widely known and admired for excellence

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7
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What does the word distress (n) mean?

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great suffering of body or mind; pain; anguish

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8
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What does the word dwelling (n) mean?

A

a house; a place of residence

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9
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What does the word elegant (adj) mean?

A

beautiful or luxurious; graceful in form or movement

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10
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What does the word elixir (n) mean?

A

a medicinal or even magical potion; a cure-all

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