Week 1 & 2 Flashcards

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1
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Atrocity (Definition)

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An extremely cruel act

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2
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Atrocity (Part of Speech)

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Noun

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3
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Trait (Definition)

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A quality or characteristic

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4
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Trait (Part of Speech)

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Noun

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5
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Deter (Definition)

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To use fear to discourage someone from doing something

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6
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Deter (Part of Speech)

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Verb

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7
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Adhere (Definition)

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To stick to something; to believe loyally in something

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8
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Adhere (Part of Speech)

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Verb

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9
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Sulk (Definition)

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To be silent and in a bad mood because of annoyance or disappointment

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10
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Sulk (Part of Speech)

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Verb

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11
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Upheaval (Definition)

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A major or violent disruption

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12
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Upheaval (Part of Speech)

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Noun

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13
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Hypocrite (Definition)

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A person who acts in contrast to what they believe or value

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14
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Hypocrite (Part of Speech)

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Noun

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15
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Serene (Definition)

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Calm; peaceful

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16
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Serene (Part of Speech)

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Adjective

17
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Contemporary (Definition)

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Occurring in the present

18
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Contemporary (Part of Speech)

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Adjective

19
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Arid (Definition)

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Dry; having little to no rain

20
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Arid (Part of Speech)

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Adjective