Week 5 Flashcards
1
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A troubling situation; A dangerous predicament.
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Plight
Plight noun
2
Q
The way a task is carried out; the way an order is followed.
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Execution
Ex·e·cu·tion noun
3
Q
Characterized by extravagance and profusion.
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Lavish
Lav·ish adjective
4
Q
To explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).
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Interpret
In·ter·pret verb
5
Q
Relating to the human body.
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Corporal
Cor·por·al adjective
6
Q
The crime of betraying one’s country.
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Treason
Trea·son noun
7
Q
Something given as payment or as a reward for something else.
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Recompense
Rec·om·pense noun
8
Q
Unruly and undisciplined.
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Wanton
Wan·ton adjective
9
Q
A sign, symbol, or person that announces the coming of something.
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Harbinger
Har·bin·ger noun
