Flashcards WM List 3 Part 1

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What is a ridge of rocks, sand, or coral at or near the surface of the water called?

Back

Reef

Front

Entice

Back

To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage

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Which word describes someone who is unfriendly or antagonistic?

Back

Hostile

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What is something that motivates or encourages a person to take action?

Back

Incentive

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ransack

Back

To search through something in a way that causes disorder or damage

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constructive

Back

Serving a useful purpose; helpful

Front

What is a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes and spiders called?

Back

Venom

Front

glower

Back

To have an angry or sullen expression; to glare

Front

limber

Back

Flexible and supple

Front

What does "magnitude" refer to in astronomy?

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The brightness of a star