W4 D1 Flashcards
1
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origin
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- something from which anything arises or is derived; source; fountainhead: to follow a stream to its origin.
- the first stage of existence; beginning
2
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scarce
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- insufficient to satisfy the need or demand; not abundant:
Meat and butter were scarce during the war. - seldom met with; rare
3
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territory
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- any tract of land; region or district.
- the land and waters belonging to a state
- any separate tract of land belonging to a state.
4
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tame
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- changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated:
a tame bear. - without the savageness or fear of humans normal in wild animals; gentle, fearless, or without shyness, as if domesticated:
That lion acts as tame as a house cat.
5
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finite
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- having bounds or limits; not infinite; measurable.
2. Mathematics.a set of elements capable of being completely counted.
6
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cope
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- to struggle or deal, especially on fairly even terms or with some degree of success
- to face and deal with responsibilities, problems, or difficulties, especially successfully or in a calm or adequate manner:
7
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Did you know?
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It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.