Vocabulary Flashcards

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Pewter

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A gray alloy of tin with copper and antimony (formerly, tin and lead).

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Hastily

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With excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly.

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Abruptly

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Suddenly and unexpectedly.

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Winced

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Give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.

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Brisk

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Active, fast, and energetic.

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Scorn

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The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.

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What metals are commonly found in pewter?
a) Gold and silver
b) Tin and copper
c) Iron and steel
d) Aluminum and zinc

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Tin and copper

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How is "hastily" different from "quickly"?
a) "Hastily" means carefully, while "quickly" means recklessly
b) "Hastily" suggests rushing and possibly making mistakes
c) "Hastily" means taking a long time
d) They mean exactly the same thing

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b) "Hastily" suggests rushing and possibly making mistakes

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Why might a "brisk" wind feel refreshing?
a) Because it is warm and gentle
b) Because it is cool and moving quickly
c) Because it is not moving at all
d) Because it is very weak

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b) Because it is cool and moving quickly

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How is "flinched" similar to "winced"?
a) Both show a reaction to pain or fear
b) "Flinched" means laughing, while "winced" means crying
c) "Flinched" is only used for physical pain
d) "Winced" is only used for happy moments

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a) Both show a reaction to pain or fear