Word List 11 B Flashcards

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Bolt

A

(v) to swallow quickly without chewing / (v) to move quickly / (n) a measure of cloth

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2
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Brine

A

salt water

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3
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Calisthenics

A

blending, stretching, and jumping exercises

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4
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Cantankerous

A

bad-tempered; obnoxious

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5
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Chaff

A

useless material separated from grain / something worthless

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6
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Charismatic

A

inspiring loyalty

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7
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Chasm

A

deep opening in earth / seperation

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8
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Chimerical

A

imaginary

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9
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Compulsion

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irresistible urge

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10
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Confident

A

self-assured

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11
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Correlate

A

to compare or connect

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Coven

A

group of witches

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13
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Coveted

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highly desired

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14
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Craw

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stomach

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Curt

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rudely abrupt

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16
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Defiance

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open disobediance

17
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Demolish

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to destroy

18
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Despicable

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deserving disrespect or scorn

19
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Dignitary

A

high-ranking officer (usually in government or religion)

20
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Dilatory

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slow; delaying