Vocabulary Flashcard 2.1 Prep

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What does 'surreptitiously' mean?

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In a secret or stealthy manner; done in a way that avoids notice.

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Define 'billet'.

Back

A place where soldiers lodge temporarily.

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What is the meaning of 'conflagration'?

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A large and destructive fire.

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What does 'annihilate' mean?

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To destroy utterly; obliterate.

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Use 'surreptitiously' in a sentence.

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The spy surreptitiously gathered information without anyone noticing.

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Use 'billet' in a sentence.

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The soldiers were ordered to billet in the nearby town.

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Use 'conflagration' in a sentence.

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The conflagration spread rapidly, consuming everything in its path.

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Use 'annihilate' in a sentence.

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The bomb was designed to annihilate the entire building.

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What is the context of 'surreptitiously' in a sentence?

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It describes an action done secretly, often to avoid detection.

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What is the context of 'billet' in military terms?

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It refers to temporary lodging for soldiers.