Vocabulary Flashcards

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impaired

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adjective: weakened or dysfunctional. Example: Helen Keller had impaired vision and hearing, making it difficult to understand those around her in her earliest years.

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formula

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noun: a list of ingredients and directions for making or doing something. Example: “Since there is no magic formula for success,” said the piano instructor, “you must practice, practice, practice.”

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luminous

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adjective: shining; full of light. Example: The ghost wore stage makeup that made his face look luminous and bright.

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prospect

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verb: look out for; to seek out. Example: Part of Frank’s new job was to prospect new vendors for the company to use for shipping.

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truculently

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adverb: in an aggressive and defiant manner. Example: The company strives for prosperity by truculently asserting its own interests over those of its competitors.

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cessation

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noun: end; termination. Example: In my childhood, the first day of school marked the cessation of summer.

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delirious

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adjective: unable to think or act clearly due to fever or mental confusion. Example: The medicine made the patients delirious, causing them to say strange things.

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goad

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verb: to prod or irritate someone into doing something. Example: The students goaded the teacher into allowing them an extra 30 minutes at recess instead of reading time.

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tentatively

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adverb: with uncertainty. Example: We tentatively scheduled a softball game on Saturday, hoping that it wouldn’t rain.

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incantation

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noun: a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect. Example: The witches gathered around their cauldron and muttered incantations to raise the dead.