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Old man and the sea flash cards
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English
7th Grade
01/24/2013

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attained
Definition
Gained as an objective
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Benevolent
Definition
characterized by or suggestive of doing good
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Commenced
Definition
began; started
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congregated
Definition
Gathered or assembled
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Contempt
Definition
scorn disparaging or haughtiness
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convulsively
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shaking or agitating violently with incoluntary
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endures
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to carry on despite hardships
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devise
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to form a plan
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fathoms
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units of length equal to six feet
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furled
Definition
rolled up and secured to something
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humiliating
Definition
lowering the pride, dignity or self respect
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humility
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marked by meekness or modesty in behavior
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immune
Definition
not affected by a given influence; unresponsive
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ineffectual
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insufficient to produce a desired effect
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intolerable
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unbearable
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iridescent
Definition
producing a display of lustrous, rainbow like colors
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phosphorescence
Definition
emission of light with out burning
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placid
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calm or quiet
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prolongs
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to lengthen in duration
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Rapier
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a light sharp pointed sword
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Resolutions
Definition
firm determination
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sustenance
Definition
something, esp. food, that sustains life or health
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thwart
Definition
a seat across a boat on which a rower may sit
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