Q3:3 8th grade Vocabulary Flashcards

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Brandish

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To wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a menacing or vigorous way.

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Emerge

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To come into view or become apparent.

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Engross

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To occupy the complete attention of someone; absorb.

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Hasten

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To move or act quickly; to accelerate.

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Impartial

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Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.

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Impede

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To delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them; hinder.

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Kindle

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To start a fire or to arouse or inspire an emotion or feeling.

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Multitude

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A large number of people or things.

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Terse

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Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.

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Zeal

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Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.