Vocabulary Flashcards

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backfire

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To have the reverse of the desired or expected effect.

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landlady

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A woman who rents land, a building, or an apartment to a tenant.

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deprave

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To make someone immoral or wicked.

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animatedly

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Full of vigor and spirit.

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subconscious

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Of or concerning the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one's actions and feelings.

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bunch

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Collect or fasten into a compact group.

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blackboard

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A large board with a smooth, typically dark, surface attached to a wall and used for writing on with chalk, especially by teachers in schools.

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upraise

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Raise something to a higher level.

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unaccustomed

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Not having acquired a habit or tolerance.

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enzyme

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A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body. Lactase is an enzyme that helps people who are dairy-sensitive digest dairy products.