Vocabulary Flashcards

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Unvanquished

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Not defeated or overcome. The hero stood strong, unvanquished after the battle.

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Fiend

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An evil or wicked person. The villain in the story was a terrifying fiend.

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Demeanor

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A person's outward behavior or appearance. Her calm demeanor helped everyone relax.

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Sobriquet

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A nickname. His friends gave him the sobriquet 'Speedy' because he ran so fast.

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Evasive

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Avoiding giving clear answers or actions. He was evasive when asked about the missing cookies.

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Opiate

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A drug that causes sleep or relieves pain. The doctor prescribed an opiate for his injury.

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Invincible

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Too powerful to be defeated. The superhero seemed invincible to his enemies.

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Propulsion

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The force that moves something forward. The boat’s propulsion came from its powerful motor.

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Expel

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To force someone to leave a place. The school had to expel the student for breaking rules.

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Quest

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A long search or journey for something important. They went on a quest to find the hidden treasure.