Wordly Wise 6.4 Flash Cards

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aloft

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adv. up in the air, especially in flight

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attain

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v. 1. to reach; to arrive at

2. 2. to achieve

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buffet

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n. 1. a piece of furniture with drawers and shelves for the storage and display of plates, dishes, and bowls

2. a meal laid out for guests to help themselves

v. to pound repeatedly; to batter

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elude

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v. to escape by being quick or clever

adj. 1. hard to find or capture

2. hard to explain or make clear

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flammable

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adj. able to catch fire easily

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hover

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v. to remain in place over an object or location

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inflate

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v. to fill with air or other gas

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jeopardy

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n. danger

v. to put in danger of loss or injury

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moor

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v. to hold in place with ropes or anchors

n. (mooring) a place in which a boat or aircraft can be docked

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plummet

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v. to fall suddenly toward the earth or to a lower level; to plunge