Vocabulary Flashcard - Lesson 1 Context Clues

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"to preserve, honor, or celebrate the memory of"

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commemorate

Front

The _______ of the ancient pharaohs was believed to be guaranteed by their elaborate tombs.

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immortality

Front

an inscription on a tombstone or burial place

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epitaph

Front

The lion is a well-known _______ in the animal kingdom.

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predator

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"necessary to life, essential; key, crucial"

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vital

Front

The _______ at the funeral moved everyone to tears.

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eulogy

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food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment

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sustenance

Front

The explorers faced _______ conditions in the Arctic.

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dire

Front

the object of a hunt; prey

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quarry

Front

The _______ of tortoises is often attributed to their slow metabolism.

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longevity