Words of the day quarter 3 Flashcards

1
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insurgency

A

a rebellion

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2
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corralled

A

to seize or to capture to collect or gather

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3
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adolescent

A

a young person in the process of developing to an adult

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4
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Precipitously

A

an action that is extremely sudden and even a little shocking

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5
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Aptitude

A

capability, ability talent

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6
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Perceive

A

become aware or conscious of something that has come to realization

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7
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Humorous

A

having a sense of humor

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8
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Superior

A

higher in station rank or degree. above average.

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9
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provisions

A

the action of providing supplies or supplying something.

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10
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bleak

A

bare desolate, without hope depressed

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11
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ravenous

A

extremely hungry

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12
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resilient

A

able to withstand or recover quickly from something

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13
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coddle

A

treat in an indulgence or an overprotective way

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14
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latter

A

situating or occurring near the end of something than to the beginning

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15
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former

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referring to the beginning or first option

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