Chapter 5 Flashcards

(7 cards)

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startle

A

to frighten or surprise suddenly and usually not seriously

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2
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exotic

A

strikingly, excitingly, or mysteriously different or unusual

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3
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gangly

A

long and thin

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4
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orphan

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a child deprived by death of one or usually both parents

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5
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recklessness

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careless of consequences

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6
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meekly

A

mildly

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7
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drenched

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to wet thoroughly

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