Vocabulary Flashcards

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Elude

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To escape from someone or something in a clever way. For example, if a rabbit runs away from a dog and the dog can’t catch it, the rabbit has eluded the dog.

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Ascend

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To go up or rise to a higher place. For example, when you climb up a ladder or hike up a mountain, you are ascending.

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Tussle

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A rough or confused struggle or fight. It can be like when two friends playfully push and pull each other during a game.

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Descend

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To go down from a higher place to a lower one. For example, when you walk down the stairs, you are descending.

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Maliciously

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In a way that shows a desire to hurt or cause harm to someone. For example, if someone plays a mean trick on purpose, they are acting maliciously.

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Apprehensive

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Feeling nervous or worried about something that might happen. For example, if you have a big test coming up and you feel uneasy about it, you are feeling apprehensive.