October Sky Vocab Flashcard 1

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What is the antonym of 'oblivious'?

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aware

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What word best completes the sentence: 'The archaeologists began the _______ to uncover the buried city'?

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excavation

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What does 'pristine' mean?

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in its original condition; unspoiled

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What is the definition of 'forlorn'?

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sad and abandoned

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Use 'oblivious' in a sentence.

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She was oblivious to the noise around her and kept reading.

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What does 'excavation' refer to?

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The process of digging up and removing earth to uncover something buried.

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What is a synonym for 'hostile'?

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unfriendly or antagonistic

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What does 'incessant' mean?

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continuing without interruption; unceasing.

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Provide a sentence using 'pristine'.

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The pristine lake was untouched by pollution.

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What is the opposite of 'aware'?

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oblivious