Word List 06 Deck 2 Page 9 Flashcards

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Pulverize

A

TO CRUSH

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Purse

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To bring together

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Quack

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One who pretends to be a doctor

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Quarantine

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Strict isolation to prevent the spread of a disease

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Quiescence

A

State of inactivity

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Rabid

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Furious or mad; infected by rabies

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Ramshackle

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Shaky

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Ratify

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To approve

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Rebut

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To oppose

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Red herring

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Misleading clue

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Refute

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To reject

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Relinquish

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To give up

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13
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Repast

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Meal

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Repose

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Rest

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15
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Reproach

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To scold

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Repulse

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To drive back

17
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Resurgence

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Rising up again

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Retrogress

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To go back to an earlier or simpler condition

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Revile

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To insult

20
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Rider

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An addition to a document

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Rogue

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One who cheats or plays tricks

22
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Ruddiness

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Reddish in complexion

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Runt

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A weak, undersized animal

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Saga

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Long story of adventure