Vocabulary Flashcards

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emerge

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Verb: to become known or apparent. Example: Oliver’s reputation for fairness didn’t emerge overnight but was built up over the years.

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evident

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Adjective: clearly revealed to the mind or the senses. Example: It was evident from the look on Josh’s face that he was happy and content.

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intervene

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Verb: to get involved so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events. Example: When Jorge saw the cat about to pounce on the dog, he knew it was time to intervene.

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nausea

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Noun: a sick feeling in the stomach. Example: The man was afraid of flying and could not so much as step on a plane without suffering extreme bouts of nausea.

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weathered

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Adjective: worn or decayed from exposure to the outdoors. Example: The lighthouse door was weathered from years of ocean spray.