Vocabulary Context Clues Flashcard

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What does 'crony' mean?

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A close friend or companion.

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What does 'perceptible' mean?

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Able to be seen or noticed; detectable.

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What does 'cryptic' mean?

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Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.

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What does 'abut' mean?

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To be adjacent to; to border upon.

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What does 'gaunt' mean?

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Very thin, especially from disease or hunger.

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What is the meaning of 'proxy'?

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A person authorized to act on behalf of another.

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What does 'stoical' mean?

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Enduring pain and hardship without showing feelings or complaining.

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What does 'scavenger' mean?

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An animal or person that collects or removes usable items from waste.

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What does 'divergent' mean?

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Tending to be different or develop in different directions.

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What is the meaning of 'plummet'?

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To fall or drop straight down at high speed.