Vocabulary Unit 3 Review (1/2)

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Relevant

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(adj) connected with or related to the matter at hand.

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Grapple

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(v) to struggle or wrestle with something; to engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons.

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Tether

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(n) A rope or chain used to fasten something to a fixed object; the outer limit of strength or resources. (v) to fasten with a rope or chain.

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Skittish

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(adj) nervous, jumpy, fidgety; antonym: calm, talkative, brave.

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Prodigious

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(adj) immense, extraordinary in bulk, size, or degree.

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Myriad

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(n) a countless or extremely great number.

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Elite

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(adj) a select part of a group that is superior to the rest in terms of ability or qualities.

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Instigate

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(v) to bring about or initiate an action or event.

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Longevity

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(n) long life or the duration of life.

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Perturb

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(v) to disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; to throw into confusion.