Unit 10 Vocabulary Workshop Flashcards

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Abolish

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(v.) to do away completely with something; to put an end to

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Appeal

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(n.) a sincere or strong request for something that is in need; a quality or ability that attracts or interests people. (v.) to ask someone strongly for help.

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Brittle

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(adj) easily broken, snapped or cracked, not flexible

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Condemn

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(v.) to criticize a person or action as wrong, evil or guilty.

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Descend

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(v.) to move to a lower place from a higher one (GO DOWN)

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Dictator

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(n.) a ruler or leader who has total power

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Expand

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(v.) to open up, grow or make larger

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Famine

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(n.) a severe shortage of food over a large area

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Portable

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(adj.) easily moved or carried

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Prey

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(n.) an animal hunted as food by another (v.) to hunt for food; to harm; rob or take advantage of