Wordly Wise 8 Flashcards

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To go along with; to be together, to play a musical instrument for our with.

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Accompany

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Being of use; helpful, favorable

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Beneficial

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One that is held prisoner, unable to to escape or get away

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Captive

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Suitable for one’s needs, making life easier or more comfortable

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Convenient

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A strong feeling of emotion, especially joy

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Ectasy

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A wide , open area or surface, a stretch

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Expanse

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A long journey by a group to explore or do battle

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Expedition

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Clumsily or awkwardly expressed, not suitable for the occasion, lacking in skill or abilty.

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Inept

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To translate into another language, to explain the meaning of, to understand in one’s own way

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Interpret

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To valuable to measure ; priceless

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Invaluable

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To be slow in leaving or going away

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Linger

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To get back; to recover, to find or bring back

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Retrieve

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Something added to make up for something missing

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Supplement

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A minor fight or battle

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Skirmish

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A particular area of land

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Territory

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