Vocabulary Flashcards

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surprise

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An unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing.

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pilgrim

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A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.

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subtract

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To take away (a number or amount) from another to calculate the difference.

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control

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The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

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sample

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A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.

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inspect

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To look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings.

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contrast

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The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.

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employ

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To give work to (someone) and pay them for it.

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exclaim

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To cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger, or pain.

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athlete

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A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.