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32 Cards in this Set
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assess |
to set the value or abilityof something
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compensate |
to make up for something;to pay for
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deteriorated
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made or became steadilyworse
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devastating |
capable of, or causingdestruction
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implement |
to put into action; tocarry into effect
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peripheral
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of, or pertaining to theouter edges of something, such as field of vision
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potential
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possibility; capacity tobecome something
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summit
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the highest point, as of ahill or a mountain
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benefactor |
a kind person who givesmoney or services
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empathy
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the act of experiencing orbeing sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of others
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endeavor
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a serious effort or attempt
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entail
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to cause or involve by necessity or as a consequence
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extensive
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far-reaching, thorough,comprehensive; large; broad
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indecision
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the inability to make upone’s mind, determine, or decide
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multitude
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a great number of people orthings; a crowd
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tentatively
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in an uncertain, unsuremanner; not confidently
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alignment
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the state of being alignedor set in proper position
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calamity
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a disaster causing greatdamage, pain or sorrow, or suffering; catastrophe
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eclipse
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an astronomical event inwhich one object is obscured or darkened by another
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generated
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brought about; produced;made
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inconvenience
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something that causes alack of comfort or ease; something that causes trouble
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periodic
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happening at regularintervals of time
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prolonged
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lengthened in time;extended
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tenacity
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the characteristic of beingstubborn or persistent. (Not giving up or letting go)
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adjustment
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the act of making a changeto correct or improve something
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chattering
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talking quickly and withoutserious thought
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ember
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piece of wood or coalthat is still glowing in the ashes of a fire
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mentor
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an influential counselor,guide or teacher
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nomadic
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moving about over time;wandering from place to place
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rapport
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a connection ofunderstanding; special relationships
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reunites
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brings together again
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sturdy
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strongly built
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