Vocabulary Flashcards

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ability

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Possession of the means or skill to do something; Talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area.

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absorb

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Take in or soak up (energy, or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action, typically gradually. Engross the attention of (someone).

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accuse

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Charge (someone) with an offense or crime. Claim that (someone) has done something wrong.

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act

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Take action; do something. Behave in the way specified.

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elegant

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Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

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enable

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Give (someone or something) the authority or means to do something.

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examine

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Inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly. Test the knowledge or proficiency of (someone) by requiring them to answer questions or perform tasks.

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passage

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The act or process of moving through, under, over, or past something on the way from one place to another. A narrow way, typically having walls on either side, allowing access between buildings or to different rooms within a building; a passageway.

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grit

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Passion and perseverance in pursuit of long-term goals.

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conserve

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To keep safe from loss, waste, or destruction.