ajt Flashcards

(100 cards)

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Focus

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the center of interest or activity.

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Effort

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a vigorous or determined attempt.

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Challenge

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a call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel.

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Mindset

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a person’s fixed way of thinking.

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Perseverance

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persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

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Strategy

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a long-term, integrated plan for achieving a specific goal by making a series of choices and mobilizing resources.

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Acknowledge

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accept or admit the existence or truth of.

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Anonymous

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the general state of having no known name or identity.

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Abate

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something perceived as hostile.

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Acclaim

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enthusiastic public approval or praise.

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Catastrophe

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an event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.

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Epidemic

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the rapid, widespread growth of a disease within a large population over a short period.

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Fathom

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a unit of length equal to six feet, mainly used for measuring water depth, and also means to understand or comprehend something, often after careful thought.

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Canine

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relating to or resembling a dog or dogs.

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Flabbergast

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surprise (someone) greatly; astonish.

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Bellow

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(of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.

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Deceased

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a person who has died.

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Emblem

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a visual symbol, such as a picture, badge, or device, that represents a concept, idea, quality, person, group, or institution.

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Dumbfound

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greatly astonish or amaze.

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Illiterate

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unable to read or write.

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Bigot

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a person who is obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief, opinion.

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Braggart

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a person who boasts about achievements or possessions.

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Candid

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honest, straightforward, and open in speech or expression, free from reservation or disguise.

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Downright

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of something bad or unpleasant.

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Incident
an event or occurrence.
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Hurtle
move or cause to move at a great speed
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Incredulous
of a person or their manner.
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Dishearten
cause (someone) to lose determination or confidence.
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Perjury
the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.
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Pluck
the act of pulling something (like hair or strings), the heart, lungs, and liver of an animal, and courage or determination.
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Ponder
think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
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Radiant
emitting light, heat, or other radiation.
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Saga
a long, historical, or legendary story from Iceland and Scandinavia.
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Simultaneously
at the same time.
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Obnoxious
extremely unpleasant.
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Yearn
have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one been separated from or that is unattainable.
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Perceived
become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
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Peevish
easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
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Supervise
observe and direct the execution of (a task, project, or activity).
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Tamper
Interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
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Uncertainty
the state of being uncertain.
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Unscathed
without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.
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Permanent
lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.
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Irate
feeling or characterized by great anger.
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Lavish
to give, spend, or use in great abundance; to be extravagant, wasteful, or extremely generous.
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Legacy
anything handed down from the past that continues to have an influence.
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Magnetic
describes something with the properties of a magnet, meaning it can attract or be attracted to ferromagnetic materials like iron and steel.
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Mirth
amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
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Bystander
someone who is present at an event but does not participate in it.
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Devour
someone who is present at an event but does not participate in it.
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Denomination
a classification for a type or value of something
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Epidemic
the rapid spread of a disease to a large number of people within a specific population in a short period
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Infect
(a person, animal, or plant) with a disease-causing organism.
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Disease
an abnormal condition that affects the structure or function of an organism, typically characterized by specific signs and symptoms.
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Immune System
a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that protects the body from infections, diseases, and other harmful substances.
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Mystery
something that is not understood or explained
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Service
to work done for others, such as customer assistance, a business or public system providing a function, or a religious ceremony.
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Vendor
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street.
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Issue
an important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
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Evolve
develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
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Symptom
a subjective experience of a change in one's body or mind that indicates an underlying medical condition.
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Contagious
(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.
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Overwhelm
bury or drown beneath a huge mass.
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Spread
. open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.
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Avoid
keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).
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Annihilate
destroy utterly; obliterate.
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Blatant
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly.
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Docile
willing to accept control or instruction; submissive.
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Akin
of similar nature or character.
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Homage
a public display of respect and honor, or a tribute to someone or something.
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Ensue
happen or occur afterward or as a result.
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Dismantle
take (a machine or structure) to pieces.
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Drone
an aircraft with no human pilot, crew, or passengers, controlled remotely or autonomously to perform military tasks like surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeted strikes.
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Incredulous
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.
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Gratify
give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction.
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Haggle
dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something.
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Grueling
extremely tiring and demanding.
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Headlong
1.with the head foremost. or 2.in a rush; with reckless haste.
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Quench
to satisfy a thirst, extinguish a fire, or rapidly cool a hot material.
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Melancholy
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
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Simultaneously
at the same time.
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Retort
say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner.
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Robust
strong and healthy; vigorous.
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Narrative
a story or account of a series of events, which can be true or fictional.
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Pending
awaiting decision or settlement.
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Uncertainty
the state of being uncertain.
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Tragedy
. an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.
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Perturb
make (someone) anxious or unsettled.
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Reprimand
a rebuke, especially an official one.
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Sequel
a book, film, or other work that continues the story of an earlier one.
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Rupture
a break or tear, which can refer to a physical break in an object or a medical tear in soft tissue like a muscle, organ, or ligament.
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Snare
a device for trapping animals, a trick or situation that ensnares a person, or a medical instrument used for retrieval
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Vengeance
the concept of revenge or a harmful action taken in response to a grievance.
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Wary
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
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Wrath
extreme anger.
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Adjacent
next to or adjoining something else.
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Substantial
of considerable importance, size, or worth.
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Throb
beat or sound with a strong, regular rhythm; pulsate steadily.
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Lurk
(of a person or animal) be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something.
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Momentum
the product of an object's mass and its velocity.