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vocablesson4
English
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acute | Serious and sudden. |
| Durable | Able to withstand wear, decay, or certain tough conditions; long lasting. |
| Eavesdrop | To listen secretly to private conversations. |
| Ethical | Pertaining to accepted standards of behavior; conforming to accepted standards of behavior. |
| Fjord | A narrow inlet of the sea between tall cliffs or steep banks. |
| Gaudy | Tastelessly showy. |
| Nominal | Existing in name only; insignificantly small; token. |
| Nurture | To nourish; to help grow or develop. |
| Pommel | To strike; to beat; a knob on the handle of a sword or weapon. |
| Quibble | To evade the main point by arguing over petty details; and irrelevant argument. |
| Rampart | A defensive structure or embankment. |
| Respite | A short rest or period of relief; delay. |
| Rite | A customary or religious ceremonial act. |
| Seismic | Pertaining to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth. |
| Terrestrial | Of or pertaining to solid land. |