Vocabulary Flashcards

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Havoc

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Great destruction or chaos. Example: The storm caused havoc in the town, knocking down trees and power lines.

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Prestigious

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Highly respected and well-known. Example: She won a scholarship to a prestigious university.

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Spoofed

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Faked or imitated, often to trick someone. Example: The hacker spoofed an email to look like it was from a trusted company.

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Anonymous

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Without a name or unknown identity. Example: The author of the kind letter remained anonymous.

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Unrealistic

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Not practical or not possible in real life. Example: It’s unrealistic to expect to finish a whole book in one hour.

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Threat

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A statement or action that suggests harm or danger. Example: The dark clouds were a threat of a coming storm.

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Eerily

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In a strange or creepy way. Example: The abandoned house was eerily quiet at night.

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Bombarded

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Attacked or overwhelmed with things coming at once. Example: The teacher was bombarded with questions after giving the assignment.

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Smirked

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Gave a small, sly, or disrespectful smile. Example: He smirked when he saw his friend trip over a rock.

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Shrieked

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Screamed in a high-pitched way, usually out of fear or excitement. Example: She shrieked when she saw a spider on her arm.