BWD Ch. 1-10 Vocabulary Flashcards

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skid

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To slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly.

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missionary

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A person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

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suffering

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The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.

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sermon

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A talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service and based on a passage from the Bible.

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motto

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A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals guiding an individual, family, or institution.

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congregation

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A group of people assembled for religious worship.

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peculiar

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Strange or odd; unusual.

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recall

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To bring (a fact, event, or situation) back into one's mind; remember.

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furious

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Extremely angry.

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irritate

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To make (someone) annoyed, impatient, or angry.