Vocab unit 1 set a Flashcards
1
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Alight
A
To get down from, step down from, to come down from the air, land, lighted up
2
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Dynasty
A
A powerful family or group of rulers that maintains its position or power for some time
3
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Germinate
A
To begin to grow, come into being
4
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Humdrum
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Ordinary, dull, routine, without variatiopn
5
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Insinuate
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To suggest or hint slyly, to edge into something indirectly
6
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Interrogate
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To ask questions, examine by questioning
7
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Résumé
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A brief summary, a short written account of one’s education, working experience, or qualifications for a job.
8
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Trivial
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Not important, minor, ordinary, commonplace
9
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Truce
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A pause in fighting, temporary peace
10
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Vicious
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Evil, bad, spiteful, having bad habits or an ugly disposition, painfully severe or extreme
