Vocabulary Flashcards

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Gale

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(noun) strong current of air. Ex. Even in the gale, the bird was heard.

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Capacity

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(noun) the amount that something can contain or produce. Ex. I bought a cup with a bigger capacity because I needed more water daily.

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Heft

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(noun) the weight of someone or something. Ex. The heft of the assignment had me spending my weekends researching.

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Concise

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(adverb) a way that is brief but clear. Ex. Being concise, he used just one sentence to explain the rule.

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Seldom

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(adverb) not often; rarely. Ex. I seldom ask for help, but when I do, I really need it.

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Mimic

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(verb) to imitate someone in action or words. Ex. On senior day, the class mimics the elderly instead of the senior class.

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Elusive

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(noun) difficult to catch or achieve. Ex. The ability to achieve a 4.0 GPA can feel elusive.

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Variation

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(noun) a different version of something already established. Ex. Mrs. Trimm asked us to write a variation of the poem “We Real Cool” by Gwendolyn Brooks.

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Lurk

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(verb) to wait in a secret or hidden place, often to do something wrong or cause harm. Ex. Cats often lurk behind bushes so they can ambush unsuspecting birds.

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Bravado

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(noun) to talk or act in a confident way to impress others. Ex. Leon’s bravado about quitting school was a surprise to his parents.