Week 1 HW (GA) Flashcards
1
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abate
A
become less intense or widespread; fade
2
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abash
A
make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
3
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abattoir
A
a slaughter house
4
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greengrocer
A
a retailer of fruit and vegetables
5
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obsolete
A
no longer produced; out of dates
6
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dugong
A
a sea cow found in the coasts of the Indian ocean and eastern africa
7
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sleeper city
A
a small town/city located near a large city
8
Q
polar night
A
occurs when the sun never rises
9
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premier
A
first in importance, order of position
10
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governor general
A
the chief representative of the crown
11
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amalgamation
A
the action or progress or result of unity
12
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legislative
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having the power to make laws
13
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strenuous
A
requiring or using great effort
14
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laborious
A
requiring or using great effort
15
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ingenious
A
clever, organised and inventive
