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Details Title: english vocab lesson 17 Description: study CHALLENGING WORDS Total Flash Cards: 55 Created: 01/26/2006 15:40:10	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term arctic Definition hot is to tropical as cold is to_____ Term arctic Definition of a northern region Term endeavor Definition attempt Term endeavor Definition borrower is to debtor as attempt is to _______ Term jealousy Definition envy Term jealousy Definition color is to red as feeling is to _____ Term meteorite Definition rocky mass from outer space Term sergeant Definition military or police officer Term calender Definition schedule/a scheduling sheet Term calender Definition Check the _____ to find out the day on which your birthday will occur this year. Term essential Definition necessary Term essential Definition Republicans thought that a National Bank was unconstitutional because it was not_________. Term league Definition group of teams Term league Definition replace the word in ( ): Audrey belongs to an (association) that goes bowling every Thursday. Term league Definition letter is to alphabet as team is to _____ Term nasal Definition of the nose -eye is to visual as nose it to ____- Term nasal Definition A person with a cold might have a sore throat and _____congestion. Term synonym Definition How should this word be spelled? sinonim ^^^ haha brooke they didnt have anything about that n the packet so i made it up Term collapse Definition breakdown Term collapse Definition The bridge looks as if it might (fall) at any moment. Term collapse Definition The tent may _____ if the stakes are not hammered into the ground firmly. Term fragile Definition breakable Term fragile Definition That vase is very (delicate), so please handle it with care. Term maneuver Definition move;plot Term maneuver Definition Derrick had to (manipulate) the car very carefully down the mountain. Term neutral Definition not taking sides Term neutral Definition By remaining a ____ country, Switzerland doesn't take sides in a conflict. Term neutral Definition By remaining a ____ country, Switzerland doesn't take sides in a conflict. Term neutral Definition By remaining a ____ country, Switzerland doesn't take sides in a conflict. Term valise Definition suitcase Term valise Definition Marty packed a ______ before leaving on his trip to Phoenix. Term debtor Definition borrower Term debtor Definition a person who owes money Term gauge Definition measure Term gauge Definition Even with radar, it was impossible to (estimate) the plane's location. Term matinee Definition afternoon event Term matinee Definition We went to a _____ perdormance of the play last Satureday afternoon. Term phenomenon Definition rare occurence/amazing event or sight Term phenomenon Definition A total eclipse of the sun is a strange and dramatic ____________ to experience. Term mayonnaise Definition a spread Term determined Definition decided/resolved Term oppurtunity Definition chance/good fortune Term resume (accent on E's) Definition summary of job experience Term resignation Definition act of quitting a job Term interview Definition face-to-face meeting DUN DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNN Term application Definition form for requesting a job Term application Definition form for requesting a job Term references Definition recommendations Term proficient Definition skilled/competent/adept Term proficient Definition skilled/competent/adept Term qualifications Definition specific skills required Term aspiration Definition hope/ambition/desire Term debtor Definition ^^what word 'borrows' this or owes it to someone?? Term jealousy Definition ^^ the person feels _____ wotard the other person cuz they wish they were that gangsterr Term determined Definition ^^ she is ___________to b a princess(bonus word hint hint)