Vocabulary Flashcards Part 3

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Word of the Day: OVERWHELM (verb)

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Meaning: To defeat or to have a very strong effect.

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Example of "overwhelm"

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Paperwork overwhelmed the bookkeeper.

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Synonym of "overwhelm"

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OVERCOME

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Word of the Day: APPALLING (adjective)

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Meaning: Horrifying or shocking. Example: My parents find my table manners appalling. More About It: Synonym = UPSETTING

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Word of the Day: INTIMIDATE (verb)

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Meaning: To make someone afraid or to frighten someone.

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Example of "intimidate"

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Julia found it intimidating to speak in front of a crowd.

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Synonym for "intimidate"

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Frighten

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A person looking nervous on stage with a microphone, in front of a crowd.

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Illustration of someone feeling intimidated while speaking in public.

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Word of the Day: ELATED (adjective)

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Meaning: Pleased and excited about something.

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Example of "elated"

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Elaine was elated when someone sent her flowers.