Vocabulary Flashcards

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Compound

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The children gathered in the school compound to wait for the teacher.

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Concussion

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The concussion of thunder made the windows rattle.

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Slackening

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The heavy rain was slackening, turning into a light drizzle.

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Tumultuously

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The crowd cheered tumultuously when the team scored the winning point.

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Apparatus

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A complex structure within an organization or system. Example: The scientist used a special apparatus to study the stars.

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Vital

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Absolutely necessary or important; essential. Example: Water is vital for all living things.

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Protest

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A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. Example: The students began to protest when the teacher assigned extra homework.

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Consequences

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A result or effect of an action or condition. Example: He didn’t study, and the consequences showed in his failing grade.