Vocabulary Flashcards

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gorge (noun)

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A narrow passage between steep cliffs, usually with a stream running through.

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gorge (verb)

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To stuff oneself with food; to eat too much.

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illuminate (verb) - Definition 1

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To light up; to supply with light.

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illuminate (verb) - Definition 2

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To make known or clear.

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intercept (verb)

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To stop or seize something while it’s on its way somewhere.

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jubilation (noun)

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A feeling of great joy.

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occasion (noun)

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A particular time or happening.

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occasion (note)

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When preceded by "on," it means “from time to time.”

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preserve (verb)

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To save; to protect.

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sever (verb)

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To separate a part from the whole by cutting.