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Java Games: Flashcards, matching, concentration, and word search. |
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Vocab Level D Review Units 7-9 Flashcards, Matching, Concentration, Word Search
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| adieu | a farewell |
| advent | an arrival |
| apex | the highest point |
| assimilate | to absorb fully; adopt |
| bogus | false, counterfeit |
| exorbitant | excessive, unreasonably high |
| interim | the time between |
| inundate | to flood, overflow |
| malign | to speak evil of, slander |
| meander | to wander about |
| metropolis | a large city |
| momentous | very important |
| obstreperous | noisy, unruly, disorderly |
| pensive | thoughtful, melancholy |
| perilous | dangerous |
| shoddy | of poor quality, inferior |
| sprightly | full of life, lively |
| surly | angry, rude, bad-tempered |
| tirade | a long, angry, critical speech |
| vagrant | an idle wanderer, tramp |
| assurance | self-confidence |
| asylum | a place of safety |
| console | to comfort |
| dilate | to make larger |
| dross | refuse, waste product |
| dwindle | to lessen, diminish |
| flippant | disrespectful |
| immunity | resistance to disease |
| institute | to establish, set up |
| liability | something disadvantageous |
| preposterous | ridiculous, senseless |
| pugnacious | quarrelsome, fond of fighting |
| rabid | violently intense |
| realm | a kingdom, region |
| rejuvenate | to make new again |
| remunerate | to reward, repay |
| sparse | meager, scant |
| sterling | genuine, exceleent |
| venture | to expose to danger |
| warp | to twist out of shape |
| auxiliary | assistance, support, help |
| candid | frank, sincere |
| cubicle | a small room, compartment |
| drudgery | hard, tiresome work |
| envoy | a representative, messenger |
| escalate | to elevate, increase |
| expedient | advantageous |
| feign | to pretend |
| flair | a talent or skill |
| grievous | causing sorrow or pain |
| heterogeneous | different kinds, diverse |
| horde | a vast number |
| impel | to force forward |
| incredulous | disbelieving, skeptical |
| inscribe | to write or engrave |
| monologue | a speech by one actor |
| prognosis | a forecast of a disease |
| rasping | a harsh, grating sound |
| repugnant | offensive, disagreeable |
| scuttle | to get rid of something |
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