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10 Cards in this Set
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amass
the successful fundraiser amassed more than enough money to pay for the class trip. |
to gather things together, usually for pleasure or profit
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bravado
behind Jimmy's bravado at the amusement park lay an intense fear of roller coasters. |
a showy or false display of courage
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deter
the scarecrow deters crows from landing in the small cornfield |
to prevent from doing or happening
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lavish
grandmother lavished attention on her grandchildren |
extravagant and abundant
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gruff
the gruff, old sailor was not the most sociable person around, but he had a heart of gold. |
stern and blunt in manner
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cacophony
cacophony of construction |
harsh sound
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ajar
the door was ajar |
partially open
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denote
on the roadmap, little tents denote campgrounds |
to indicate
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indignant
He becomes indignant when the neighbor's noises keep him awake all night. |
very angry
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muddle
muddle the science experiment |
to make confusing or unclear
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