Words Flashcards

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What does tautly mean

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tautly adverb (TIGHTLY)
in a way that is tight or completely stretched

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2
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What does the word crimson mean

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of a rich deep red colour inclining to purple.

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3
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What does word grumble mean

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complain about something in a bad-tempered way.

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4
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What does word peciular mean

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different to what is normal or expected; strange

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5
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What does audible mean

A

able to be heard

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6
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What does word unheeded mean

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heard or noticed but disregarded

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7
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Enveloping meaning

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: to completely cover (someone or something

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8
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Fragment meaning

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small part broken off or separated from something

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9
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Stemmed meaning

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to be caused by (something or someone) :

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10
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placatory meaning

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intended to make someone less angry or hostile

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Reedy meaning

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(of a sound or voice) high and thin in tone.

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12
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Dominated meaning

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controlled or ruled by superior authority or power

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13
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Flinch meaning

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to make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear

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Hurtling meaning

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to move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous:

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15
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Turrets meaning

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a small tower that projects from the wall of a building, esp a medieval castle

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