sdc Flashcards

(100 cards)

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focus

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then center or interest or actiity

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challenge

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a call to take part in a contest or competition

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effort

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a vigorousor determined attempt

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mindset

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the established set of attitudes held by smeone

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strategy

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a plan of action or policy designed to active a major or overall aim.

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perseverance

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persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving

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avid

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having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.

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humane

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having or showing compassion or benevolence.

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balmy

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(of the weather) pleasantly warm.

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cache

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a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.

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defect

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a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack.

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dire

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(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.

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gaunt

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(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age.

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era

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a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.

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foster

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encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good).

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cite

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quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

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dub

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give an unofficial name or nickname to (someone or something).

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haven

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an inlet providing shelter for ships or boats; a harbor or small port.

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era

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a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.

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flair

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a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well.

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awry

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away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss.

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decree

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an official order issued by a legal authority.

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fend

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look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others.

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epoch

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a period of time in history or a person’s life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.

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loll
sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
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augments
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
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culminate
reach a climax or point of highest development.
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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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exotic
originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.
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clad
past participle of clothe.
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clarify
make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
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allot
give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.
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miss
fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with (something aimed at).
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assail
make a concerted or violent attack on.
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deceptive
giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.
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fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
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ferret
a domesticated polecat kept as a pet or used, especially in Europe, for catching rabbits. It is typically albino or brown.
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deface
spoil the surface or appearance of (something), for example by drawing or writing on it.
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desist
cease abstain.
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deface
spoil the surface or appearance of (something), for example by drawing or writing on it.
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agile
able to move quickly and easily.
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loll
sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
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muse
(in Greek and Roman mythology) each of nine goddesses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who preside over the arts and sciences.
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muster
assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle.
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sleek
(of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy.
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vie
compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
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wage
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially to a manual or unskilled worker.
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swelter
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially to a manual or unskilled worker.
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villfy
speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.
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