Wordly Wise 4 Lesson 5 Flashcards
1
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(adj) happening suddenly, without warning
A
abrupt
2
Q
(v) to do what one sets out to do
A
achieve
3
Q
(v) to try to make an effort
A
attempt
4
Q
(n) a feeling that someone or something is bad or unworthy
A
contempt
5
Q
(v) to interest and amuse
A
entertain
6
Q
(v) to get a quick look at
A
glimpse
7
Q
(v) to make fun of
A
mock
8
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(v) to keep on doing or trying
A
persist
9
Q
(v) to win someone over by arguing or asking
A
persuade
10
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(n) a stage in a series of changes
A
phase
11
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(adj) odd or unusual, in a pleasing or old-fashioned way
A
quaint
12
Q
(v) to remember
A
recall
13
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(v) to refuse to accept or use
A
reject
14
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(v) to go over carefully, in order to correct or improve
A
revise
15
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(adj) quick to notice or feel
A
sensitive
