Wonders Unit 2 Flashcards

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Communal

A

shared by all members of a community; for common use.

“a communal bathroom and kitchen”

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Derived

A

obtain something from (a specified source).

“they derived great comfort from this assurance”

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Inscription

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words inscribed, as on a monument or in a book.

“the inscription on her headstone”

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Utilize

A

make practical and effective use of.

“vitamin C helps your body utilize the iron present in your diet”

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Yields

A

produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).
“the land yields grapes and tobacco”

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Aspiring

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directing one’s hopes or ambitions toward becoming a specified type of person.
“an aspiring artist”

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Foundation

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the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
“build the arch resting on top of this solid foundation”

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Principal

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first in order of importance; main.

“the country’s principal cities”

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