Vocabulary Flashcard 17

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What does the word Accumulate mean?

Back

To gather together, often in an increasing number.

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What does the word Desolate mean?

Back

Bleak and without any people; extremely unhappy.

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What does the word Irresistible mean?

Back

Too attractive and tempting to be resisted.

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What does the word Subside mean?

Back

To become less intense, violent, or severe.

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What does the word Intervene mean?

Back

To come between things, points, events in order to make changes.

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What is the meaning of the word 'Bleak'?

Back

Lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements; dreary.

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What does 'Intense' mean?

Back

Of extreme force, degree, or strength.

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What does 'Tempting' mean?

Back

Appealing to or attracting someone, often in a way that is difficult to resist.

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What does 'Gather' mean?

Back

To bring together and take in from scattered places.

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What does 'Change' mean?

Back

To make or become different.