Word catcher Flashcards

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confound

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To confuse someone

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2
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vane

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A moveable device attached to an elevated object for showing the direction of the wind

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3
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suppressing

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holding down by force

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4
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hilt

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the handle of a sword

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5
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misnomer

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wrong name

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6
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propaganda

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misleading information spreading

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7
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dyslexia

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learning disorder

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8
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abruptly

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sudden or unexpected

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9
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adolescent

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(of a young person) in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

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10
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fugitive

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a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or persecution.

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11
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metamorphosis

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a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.

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12
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marveled

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be filled with wonder or astonishment.

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13
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Muffled

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not loud because of being obstructed in some way; muted.

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14
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Stenciled

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produced or decorated with a stencil.

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15
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Etched

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to cut a pattern, picture, etc. into a smooth surface, especially on metal or glass, using acid or a sharp instrument:

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16
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Muzak

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recorded light background music played through speakers in public places.

17
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Midily

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A standard for representing musical information in a digital format

18
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Freeloaders

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a person who takes advantage of others’ generosity without giving anything in return.

19
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Escorted

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accompany (someone or something) somewhere, especially for protection or security, or as a mark of rank.

20
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Misty

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full of, covered with, or accompanied by mist.

21
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flesh

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the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of an animal or a human.

22
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disembark

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leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

23
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Portcullis

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a strong, heavy grating that can be lowered down grooves on each side of a gateway to block it.

24
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frisking

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(of an animal or person) skip or leap playfully; frolic.

25
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mastiff

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a dog of a large, strong breed with drooping ears and pendulous lips.