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poised

UNIT 2D. poised. - (adjective) balanced or suspended; calm and controlled; ready for action. The cat was poised on top of the sofa, ready to jump down and attack the dog. Question: What might a cat poised in a tree be ready to do?. UNIT 2D. regime.

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  1. UNIT 2D poised - (adjective) balanced or suspended; calm and controlled; ready for action The cat was poised on top of the sofa, ready to jump down and attack the dog. Question: What might a cat poised in a tree be ready to do?

  2. UNIT 2D regime (noun) a government power; a system of rule or management The country’s regime was in power for 30 years. Question: If you were the leader of a regime, what would you change about our country?

  3. UNIT 2D retard (verb) to slow down, delay, or hold back Mrs. McFalls tried to retard Friday’s assembly so she would not have to return to Tribe Time and keep her students under control until dismissal. Question: What would you do to try to retard your math teacher from giving a test?

  4. UNIT 2D transparent (adjective) allowing light to pass through; see through Clear glass and some types of plastic are transparent. Question: What do you see in the classroom that is transparent?

  5. UNIT 2D unscathed (adjective) unharmed; not injured We were all shocked that she fell down two flights of stairs and was unscathed. Question: Would you be surprised if you wrecked your bike and you were unscathed?

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