7 Vocab Set 1 A & B

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(v) to get down from; (adj) lighted up

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alight

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(n) a powerful family or group of rulers maintaining power for some time

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dynasty

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(v) to begin to grow, come into being

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germinate

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(adj) ordinary, dull, routine, without variation

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humdrum

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(v) to suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something indirectly

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insinuate

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(v) to ask questions, examine by questioning

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interrogate

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(n) brief summary: a short account of education, work experience, or job qualifications

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résumé

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(adj) not important, minor; ordinary, commonplace

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trivial

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(n) pause in fighting, temporary peace

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truce

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(adj) evil, bad; spiteful; having bad habits or an ugly disposition; painfully severe or extreme

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vicious