WW Lesson 16 Flashcards

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1
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A feeling of fear or nervous wonder and respect

A

Awe

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2
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Something that cause great loss and suffering; a terible disaster

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Catastrophe

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3
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To come together with great force

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collide

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4
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A result or outcome

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consequence

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5
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To cause to believe something that is not true

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deceive

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6
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a death resulting from an accident or a disaster

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fatality

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7
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to compose or preform without preperation

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improvise

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8
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a machine or device for weaving cloth, to appear in a sudden and frightening way

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loom

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9
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to cause to relax

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lull

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10
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calm and peaceful

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placid

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11
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a difficult or trying situation

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predicament

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12
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the state or condition of being before another in importance or time

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priority

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13
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to increase or strengthen

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reinforce

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14
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the rear part of a boat

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stern

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15
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Not to be trusted

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treacherous

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