Vocabulary Flashcards

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louse

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An immobile insect that extracts blood from humans or animals. Example: Brushes, clothing, and bedsheets had to be sterilized when a louse was found fastened to the root of Bob’s hair.

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allot

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To give out proportionately. Example: Since there is only a small cake, my mother will allot each of us a small slice.

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dabble

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To casually participate or have an interest in an activity. Example: Although I dabble in several sports, I do not consider myself a master of any.

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hypodermic

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Associated with the area under the skin. Example: Hypodermic needles are used to place medications under skin tissue.

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calamitous

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Involving catastrophe. Example: As we boarded up the windows in preparation for the hurricane, we prayed the storm would not be calamitous.

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nullify

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Make of no use or value; cancel out. Example: If you damage your refrigerator while trying to fix it, you could possibly nullify your warranty and find yourself responsible for all the repair costs.

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Forsooth

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Adverb meaning the truth or indeed

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Centigrade

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Adjective relating to the temperature scale

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Unease

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Noun meaning a sense of anxiety or nervousness

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Intertwine

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Verb meaning to twist or twine together