Vocab Words 1-10 Flashcards

1
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perish

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to die, pass away (the sailors perished at sea)

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2
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static

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motionless, changeless (the prices at the local farmers market had often remained static until these past few months)

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3
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refute

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to prove to be untrue, unfounded, or incorrect (this is a claim that is easy to refute)

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4
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allude

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to make a secretive mention of something (he has often alluded to it but not told the main story)

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5
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civic

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relating to the city or citizens (Jack spent the day meeting with local religious and civic leaders)

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6
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counterproductive

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hindering the achievement of a goal (Scrolling on social media is counterproductive)

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7
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reproach

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to criticize (he gave her a look of reproach)

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8
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culmination

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the final act or climax (winning a gold medal in the Olympics was the culmination of ones many years of practice)

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9
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accordingly

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in accordance with (he knew his limitations and acted accordingly)

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10
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altercation

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a noisy argument or confrontation (the altercation was quickly broken up by mall security)

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