24-25 Vocabulary Flashcards

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writhe

Back

to squirm and twist

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tinge

Back

slight amount of something; color, flavor, feeling

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sprawl

Back

to spread out in an awkward or unorganized way

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monarchy

Back

a country ruled by a single person, called a monarch

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ember

Back

a hot glowing piece of coal or wood from a fire

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adaptable

Back

adjusting to new conditions

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inedible

Back

not fit to be eaten

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surplus

Back

more than needed

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menacing

Back

someone or something that seems threatening

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sustainable

Back

able to last or continue for a long time.