Vocabulary 12 Flashcards

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Symmetry (n.)

A

Balance, perfection, harmony

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Boon (n.)

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A benefit enjoyed, a thing to be thankful for, blessing.

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3
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Fen (n.)

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Swamp, bog

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4
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Blithe (adj.)

A

Joyous, happy, cheerful

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5
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Languor (n.)

A

Physical weakness/faintness, lack of energy or vitality, sluggishness.

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6
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Satiety (n.)

A

The state of being satisfied

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7
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Granary (n.)

A

A storehouse or repository or grain, especially after it has been threshed or husked.

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8
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Winnowing (adj.)

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Blowing, driving, gusty

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9
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Furrow (n.)

A

A narrow groove made in the ground, especially by a plow

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10
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Gleaner (n.)

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One who gathers grain after the reapers or regular gatherers

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11
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Citadel (n.)

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A fortress for commanding or defending a city, any strongly fortified place.

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12
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Pastoral (adj.)

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Pertaining to shepherds, having or suggesting the simplicity or serenity generally attributed to rural areas.

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13
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Aver (v.)

A

To affirm with confidence, declare positively

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14
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Unslaked (adj.)

A

Not satisfied with or allayed of thirst, desire, or wrath, not refreshed.

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Aspire (v.)

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To long for, desire, or have ambition for something.

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