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25 Cards in this Set
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ledge |
n. a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water synonyms: shelf |
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thwart |
v. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of synonyms: foil |
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wayward |
adj. resistant to guidance or discipline synonyms: obstinate; contrary |
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promontory |
n. a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea) synonyms: point; elevation |
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squelch |
n. a crushing remark v. suppress or crush completely v. to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition v. walk through mud synonyms: put-down; curb; squash; subdue; slop |
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competent |
adj. properly or sufficiently qualified, capable or efficient adj. adequate for the purpose synonyms: skilled; effective |
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swarm |
n. a group of many things in the air or on the ground n. a moving crowd v. move in large numbers v. be abuzz synonyms: drove; horde |
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mull |
v. reflect deeply on a subject v. heat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink synonyms: contemplate; ponder; sweeten |
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plumb |
adj. exactly vertical v. measure the depth of something v. examine thoroughly and in great depth synonyms: quantify; explore |
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clutch |
n. the act of grasping n. a tense critical situation n. a pedal or lever that engages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism n. a collection of things or persons to be handled together n. a number of birds hatched at the same time n. a woman's strapless purse v. take hold of; grab synonyms: batch; brood; purse; clench; cling to |
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poach |
v. hunt illegally v. cook in a simmering liquid synonyms: hunt; track down; cook |
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taut |
adj. pulled or drawn tight adj. subjected to great tension; stretched tight synonyms: tense |
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pendant |
n. branched lighting fixture n. an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring) adj. held from above synonyms: chandelier; lavalier |
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snare |
n. a small drum with two heads n. something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unaware n. a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose v. entice and trap synonyms: hook; trap |
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wizened |
adj. lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness synonyms: shriveled; shrunken |
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moat |
n. ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water synonyms: trench |
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swill |
n. wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or milk v. drink large quantities of (liquid, especially alcoholic drink) v. feed pigs synonyms: imbibe; slop |
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withered |
adj. (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture adj. lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness synonyms: wizened; shriveled |
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lobe |
n. a rounded projection that is part of a larger structure n. (anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part n. (botany) a part into which a leaf is divided synonyms: projection; body part; plant part |
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thrust |
n. the force used in pushing n. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) n. verbal criticism v. push or press forcefully v. penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument v. force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock v. impose urgently synonyms: jab; force; shove; stuff; pierce |
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incoherent |
adj. without logical or meaningful connection adj. unable to express yourself clearly or fluently synonyms: disconnected; illogical; inarticulate |
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crone |
n. an ugly, evil-looking old woman synonyms: hag; witch |
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gorge |
n. a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) n. a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it) v. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself synonyms: gulch; binge; overindulge |
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upright |
n. a vertical structural member as a post or stake adj. of moral excellence adj. vertical in position or posture; not sloping synonyms: unsloped; good; just; righteous |
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tension |
n. the action of stretching something tight n. the physical condition of being stretched or strained n. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense n. feelings of hostility that are not clearly revealed synonyms: stretching; tautness; stress |
