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Select the correct definition for each word
Armada
the commander of a unit of troops
a fleet of warships
a burrowing animal whose body is covered in bony plates
Candid
a spontaneous event
describes a can that has already been opened
straightforward, open and sincere, honest
Apprehension
fearful expectation or anticipation
to arrest someone for a crime
the period before a hen is born
Circumvent
a circular piece of hardware on a windmill
a specialized vent system created to reuse air
to find a way around
Canny
name of the device that opens cans
showing self interest and shrewdness in deal with others
a recreational activity with which a kayak is used to go down a canyon
Diversity
process of analyzing diving techniques
noticeable variety
using a tool different that its original purpose
Menace
a possible threat or danger
traditional outfit for men in the 50’s
something that is the popular topic of discussion
Ambivalent
a cold-blooded vertebrate that has fish and reptile characteristics
having or showing opposite attitudes towards something or someone
the ability to use both hands with equal dexterity
Callous
harsh or unfeeling
a conversation that is cut off
a term used to ask someone to stay in touch
Amorphous
having no distinct form or shape
a child who has lost both their parents
having two or more possible answers
Atrophy
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance
to waste away
lacking any physical prizes to show off one’s achievements
Anecdote
interesting story
a short
to take care of someone, a white lie
Presume
to take for granted
to allow something to happen freely
to have power
Apathetic
having no signs of infection
showing little to no emotion
someone who is devoted to the study of pathology
Augment
to add to
to make something shrink in size
to make something sound good
Obliterate
remove completely from recognition or memory
someone who does not produce litter
unaware of surroundings
Palatable
a rude comment
the top of your mouth
acceptable or agreeable
Affiliate
officially attach to an organization
disconnected from something
one that is like the other
Constrain
to hold back
describes a constant tenderness
a seatbelt that does not work properly
Vex
to be loud
to confuse or annoy
to disobey
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