Vocabulary 16

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extort

Back

to get something, such as money, from a person by the use of force or threats.

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retort

Back

a quick and often angry reply.

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adversary

Back

an enemy or opponent.

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calming : upsetting

Back

Choose the analogy that BEST matches: rotary : spinning.

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Yes or No: Your adversary will probably be happy if you fail.

Back

Yes.

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analogy

Back

A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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force

Back

Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.

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threat

Back

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.

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opponent

Back

A person who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument.

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reply

Back

To respond to a question or statement.