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english lesson 3!

english flash cards alyce lesson 3

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Acute Adj. Serious and sudden Syn:sever;critical Ant:minor Adele had an acute reaction to peanut butter.
Durable Adj. Able to withstand wear,decay, or certain tough conditions; long-lasting Syn:sturdy; dependable Ant:fragile; shoddy Madison bought a durable warm coat for the ski trip.
Eavesdrop verb to listen secretly to private conversations. Syn:overhear; snoop Ant:ignore; avoid Juliet eavesdropped on her sisters conversation with her boyfriend.
Ethical adj. conforming or pertaining to accepted standards of behavior. Syn:moral;decent;virtuous Ant:corrupt;dishonest Bob is an ethical lawyer.
fjord Noun A narrow inlet of the sea between tall cliffs or steep banks. The boat sailed into a fjord to get away from the rough waters.
gaudy adj. Tastelessly showy Syn:flashy; extravagant Ant:tasteful; elegant Sally bought a gaudy dress for the party.
Nominal adj. insignificantly small; token Syn: trivial; minimal Ant: momentous; vast The bridge toll is a nominal fee.
nurture verb to nourish; to keep to help grow or develop Syn:foster;raise Ant:neglect; hinder Margaret nurtured that bird until it could fly.
Pommel Verb To strike;to beat Syn:batter; pound The football team pommeled their opponints.
Quibble Verb to evade the main point by arguing over petty details. Syn:equivocate; hedge Ant: acknowledge Do not quibble over a couple of dollars.
Rampart noun a defenisve structure or embankment Syn:bulwark; fortification; battlement They regrouped behind the rampart before the fought again.
Respite Noun a short rest or period of relief; delay Syn:ritual;custom Lizzi needs a respite before she runs for another hour.
Rite Noun A customary or religious ceremonial act Syn: ritual; custom The brotherhood had a ceremonial rite to become a member.
Seismic adj. Pertaining to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth. A seismic event can cause a tidal wave.
Terrestrial adj. of or pertaining to solid land The pioneers got terrestrial grants from the goverment.
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