Vocabulary list 14

​Vocabulary List 14

By Anna Eide

To be thin or efficient

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​Lean (adj)

To succeed or thrive

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​Prosper (verb)

​Areas of land or pamphlets

​Tracts (noun)

​To push into or trespass on somebody's territory or rights

​Encroach (verb)

​Individuals under guardianship

​Wards (noun)

​To cut off or separate

​Sever (verb)

​A pleasing arrangement of parts or agreement

​Harmony (noun)

​A large group of people sharing a common identity and territory

Nation (noun)

​Individuals or groups who establish a community in a new area

​Settlers (noun)

​A declaration or assurance to do something

Promise (noun)

​To commit something to memory

​Memorize (verb)

​A conversation or debate about a specific topic

​Discussion (noun)

​A keepsake or souvenir

​Memento (noun)

​The operation of taking away one number from another

​Subtraction (noun)

Careless or irresponsible

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Reckless (adj)

​Individuals or groups who cooperate or support each other

​Allies (noun)

​A loud, confused noise or a state of disorder

​Tumult (noun)

​A combat or conflict between armed forces or groups

​Battle (noun)

​A disagreement or clash of ideas, principles, or people

​Conflict (noun)

​The way in which a person or group lives

​Lifestyle (noun)