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lesson 20 Voacab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| account | to give a satisfactory explanation or reason ; used with for |
| character | 1) the behavior,qualities , or features of a person or thing ; personality ; nature 2) moral strength ; self-discipline;honesty |
| execute | to put into effect or action ; to do ; to fulfill |
| fix | 1) to fasten tightly or permanently ; to set firmly in place 2) to influence in advance the result or action of a race , election, and so on , to one's advantage 3) a difficult or awkward situation |
| foil | to keep from being successful |
| initial | having to do with or occurring at the beginning ; first |
| jar | to shake or vibrate from a sudden shock or collision ; to cause shaking or vibration ; to jolt |
| lark | something done just for fun ; playful adventure |
| mock | not real ; imitation |
| peer | a peron who has the same rank , value , or qualitites as another ; an equal |
| sound | 1) in good condition ; sturdy 2) sensible ; wise; dependable |
| stalk | 1) to walk in a stiff , proud , or angry manner 2) to hun t, track , or purse , especially quietly or sneakily |
| steel | to make hard,strong , or tough |
| uniform | 1) always the same ; not changing 2) showing little or no difference in form , size, design , or parts |
| vault | to leap ( over ) something |