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Flashcards by Elizabeth Elias, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Elizabeth Elias
almost 6 years ago
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Marble
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-A crystalline limestone, found in many colors and varieties, that can be cut and polished to a hard, shiny surface. -The marble is used to make beautiful things. |
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surround
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-to encompass by closing off all sides. -the gentleman is surrounded by children. |
| within | -into or in the interior part, especially of a building or room. -the dog is within the box. |
| erupt | -to break or explode out of a restrained or confined condition. -the erup of a volcano destroys many things |
| Angered | -strong emotion characterized by indignation, dislike, and belligerence; rage; wrath. -he is characterized by being angered. |
| Confederate | -joined or united in a confederacy; allied. -He is a confederate |
| Emancipation | -The act of freeing from some constraint or confinement. -she received emancipation. |
| Slavery | -the ownership of one or more persons by another or others; bondage. -the slaves worked without pay |
| Congress | -a formal assembly or meeting of representatives from various nations, states, or other organizations. -they talked about many topics at the congress |
| Settling | -to finally agree upon or resolve. -the setting was made. |
| Speeches | -The faculty of communicating by speaking, or the act of speaking. -The discourses were interesting. |
| leader | -the head of a political party, group, or organization. |
| Efforts | -The exertion of physical or mental energy. -The efforts paid off |
| Raised | -to elevate to a higher position; lift. -its standard is raised. |
| Bronze | -an alloy consisting mainly of copper and tin. -the medals are made of bronze. |
| Devised | -to invent or make (a plan, device, or solution of a problem), especially by a fresh application of known information; arrange; contrive. -the plan was devised by them. |
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Bridge
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-a structure that extends a road, path, or other route over an obstacle such as a river or railway, to allow for continuous travel. -the bridge was built to pass |
| Swamp | -a wet lowland area that is usually covered with water; marsh; bog. -the swamp is full of garbage. |
| Spot | -a mark, such as a stain, different in color from the area surrounding it; blot. -it's a tactical spot. |
| Penny | -a coin of the United States and Canada worth one cent. -the pennys are coins. |
| Emancipation | -the act of freeing from some constraint or confinement. -This was changed in consequence of the emancipation of the serfs. |
| Issue | -the act or process of sending or coming from a particular source. -Her response to the issue about a son was indication that she was ready to break from the past. |
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Slavery
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-the ownership of one or more persons by another or others; bondage. -Lundy is said to have been the first to deliver anti-slavery lectures in the United States. |
| Shortly | -in a brief while; soon. -I haven't seen them since shortly after the two of you left to ski. |
| Despite | -notwithstanding; regardless of. - |
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Fallen
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-to drop downward or to a lower position; descend. -She had fallen off a bluff |
| Approved | -to give official sanction to. -He wouldn't have approved - of that she was certain. |
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Both
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-the two together; one and the other -Both her fingers are broken. |
| Monument | -something made or erected in commemoration of an event, achievement, or person. -Her father moved to the center of the monument and looked around. |
| Seemed | -to appear to be or do. -A black cloud seemed to cover the earth. |
| Statue | -a piece of art that is carved, molded, or assembled in three dimensions, often in the form of a human or animal. -I stood as a statue. |
| Commission | -an order granting authority to perform a certain task or function. -Commission rates are too low. |
| Capitol | -the building in which a state legislature meets. -in state in the Capitol. |
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Expand
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-to make larger or more extensive. |
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Fight
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-a battle, struggle, or angry disagreement. -We can fight. |
| Deserved | -to be qualified for or worthy of; merit. -She deserved it. |
| Shield | -a piece of protective armor, made of any of various tough materials, usually worn on the forearm to ward off missiles or blows from hand weapons. -His shield bobbed. |
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Ancient
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-extremely old; existing for many years. -It looks ancient. |
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Festoons
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-a decorative chain or strip of ribbons, flowers, leaves, or the like, suspended at the ends and hung in a curve.heavy festoons of cobwebs met his eyes everywhere. - |
| Centerpiece | -an ornament or decoration occupying a central location, especially the center of a dining table. -The centerpiece story is bothered:. |
| Carvers | -to form or inscribe by cutting. -They became stone carvers. |
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Scratch
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-to mark or damage the surface of by scraping with or against something sharp. -with just a scratch. |
| dimensions | -which had no dimensions. |
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