Vocabulary Flashcards

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benefit

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(v.) to help or be helpful; to be useful to. (n.) something that is useful or helpful, that does good; an event held to raise money for a cause.

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complete

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(adj.) having no missing parts; whole; finished. (v.) to finish.

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develop

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(v.) to go through a process of growth; to bring or come into being; to apply chemicals to photographic film to bring out the picture.

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dismay

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(v.) to cause feelings of fear, worry, or surprise. (n.) a sudden loss of courage because of worry or fear.

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ease

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(n.) a state of being comfortable—without worry, pain, or trouble. (v.) to make less worried, pained, or troubled.

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hail

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(n.) small lumps of frozen rain. (v.) to fall as frozen rain; to greet or welcome usually with admiration; to signal a taxicab.

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lack

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(v.) to be without. (n.) a shortage.

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master

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(adj.) chief; main; having or showing great skill. (v.) to become skilled at.

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patriot

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(n.) one who loves, supports, and is loyal to his or her country.

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project

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(n.) a plan or idea for doing something. (v.) to stick out; to cause an image to be shown on a screen.