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32 Cards in this Set
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disposed(adj)
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havingcertain inclinations or tendencies
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eavesdropping(v)
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listening in on someone’s conversation
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fortitude(n)
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mental and emotional strength
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infinite(adj)
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immeasurable; exceedingly great
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retaliation(n)
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a act that returns like for like; revenge
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rigors (n)
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extreme hardships, challenges, or severities
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stoop (n)
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a platform with steps outside a home or a building’s door
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undaunted (adj)
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not discouraged, not giving in to fear or challenge
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desolate (adj)
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deserted; without people
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deception (n)
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a trick or lie meant to fool someone or hide the truth
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audacity (n)
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boldness; daring marked by confidence or arrogance
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somber (adj)
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dark, gloomy; dismal; depressing
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oblivious (adj)
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unaware, inattentive; lacking mindfulness or memory
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exploits (n)
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notable deeds; heroic achievements. Achievements to be proud of
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valiant (adj)
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bold, courageous, noble or brave
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steadfast (adj)
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dedicated to a purpose; loyal and trustworthy
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sparse (adj)
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thinly distributed; not living or growing close together
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mutated (v)
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changed or transformed genetically over time
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modification (n)
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an alteration or change
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industrial (adj)
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using technology or machinery for production, usually on a large scale
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inefficient (adj)
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unable to use time, effort, or money wisely
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manipulation (n)
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clever or skillful control or management
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nutrients (n)
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substances needed by plants and animals for life and growth
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surplus (n)
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an amount that is greater than what is needed or used
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sustain (v)
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to support; to keep going
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deduction (n)
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a conclusion based on what is known to be true
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galaxy (n)
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a large group or system of stars
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drones (v)
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makes a low, continuous sound
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colleagues (n)
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fellow workers and associates
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verify (v)
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to prove the truth of
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conservatively (adv)
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in a cautious or riskless manner; in way that won’t change things too much
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ultimately (adv)
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in the end
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