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Which word refers to the action of cleaning a hard surface by rubbing intensely?
Which word refers to the action of cleaning a hard surface by rubbing intensely?
What term describes a person showing little feelings towards others, being harsh?
What term describes a person showing little feelings towards others, being harsh?
Which term means 'lacking any organization, random, and unplanned'?
Which term means 'lacking any organization, random, and unplanned'?
What does the term 'askew' mean?
What does the term 'askew' mean?
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Which term is used to describe an event causing great damage, a disaster?
Which term is used to describe an event causing great damage, a disaster?
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Which term describes a basic, limited, unsophisticated object typically thought to have magic powers and bring good luck?
Which term describes a basic, limited, unsophisticated object typically thought to have magic powers and bring good luck?
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What is the term for a haphazard, breathy, gleeful laugh?
What is the term for a haphazard, breathy, gleeful laugh?
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Which word means 'not straight in level or position; crooked'?
Which word means 'not straight in level or position; crooked'?
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What term describes a strong, fast-moving stream of water?
What term describes a strong, fast-moving stream of water?
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Which term signifies an event causing great damage, a disaster?
Which term signifies an event causing great damage, a disaster?
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Vocabulary
- Abrasive: a texture or action that rubs intensely to clean a hard surface (e.g., rock, diamond, metal) or a person who shows little feelings for others and is harsh.
- Dawdle: to waste time, be slow, and lack a sense of urgency.
- Rudimentary: basic, limited, and not advanced or sophisticated in terms of development or functionality.
- Liaison: a process of communication and cooperation between people to work together with a common goal.
- Talisman: an object, typically a ring or stone, believed to have magic powers and bring good luck to its owner.
- Askew: not straight in level or position; crooked or tilted.
- Haphazard: lacking any organization; random, unplanned, and without a clear structure.
- Torrent: a strong, fast-moving stream of water; a flood or stream that can cause significant damage.
- Stupendous: extremely impressive; amazing, astounding, and breathtaking.
- Chortle: a breathy, gleeful laugh; a giggle that expresses joy or amusement.
- Calamity: an event causing great damage; a disaster, catastrophe, or tragedy that has a significant impact on people or the environment.
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