Vocabulary Unit 1 set A (1) Flashcards
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Alight
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(Verb) To get down, step down, to come from the air, land; (adjective) lightened up;
2
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Dynasty
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(Noun) A powerful family of rulers that maintains its position or power for some time
3
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Germinate
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To begin to grow, come into beginning
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Humdrum
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Ordinary, dull, routine, without variation
5
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Insinuate
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To suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something Indirectly
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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 qualifies for the job
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Trivial
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Not important, minor, ordinary, common place
9
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Truce
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A pause in fighting, temporary piece
10
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Vicious
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Evil, bad; having bad habits or an ugly disposition; painful severe or extreme
