Word List 40 Flashcards

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(Adj) easily seen

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conspicuous

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2
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(n) an official appointed to look something over carefully

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inspector

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3
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(n) something “seen” in advance or looked forward to

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prospect

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4
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(n) a sample that can be seen, showing what others of its kind are like

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specimen

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5
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(adj) very impressive or exciting to see

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spectacular

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6
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(v) to look at and think about a matter carefully

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speculate

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7
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(n) a look at something or someone and thought that it is false, wrong, or guilty, even without proof

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suspicion

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8
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(adj) looking at something or someone and feeling doubt or lack of trust

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suspicious

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9
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(n) killing of a great number of peopl

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carnage

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(n) a place of fun and amusement; a festival with games and shows

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carnival

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11
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(adj) flesh-eating; eating other animals for food

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carnivorous

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12
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(n) someone who represents a quality or idea in the flesh

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incarnation

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13
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Review Word: (n) a “chief” builder who plans and designs building and makes sure those plans are followed

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architect

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