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15 Cards in this Set
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Brawl
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a rough noisy fight; to fight noisily
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Casual
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not planned; not regular; suitable for everyday use
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Constant
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not changing; loyal; without a pause
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Excel
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to do well
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Exhaust
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to use up; to tire out; the waste gases from an engine
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Hardy
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able to survive under bad conditions; tough
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Mediocre
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of low to medium quality; barely passable
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Monotonous
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always the same; not varying; boring
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Originate
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to bring or come into being
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Punctuate
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to add marks such as commas and periods to writing to make the meaning clear; to interrupt from time to time
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Ravenous
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very hungry; eager for whatever satisfies one’s needs or wants
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Realistic
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closely resembling real life; practical
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Soothe
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to make calm and relaxed; to relive soreness
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Stampede
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a sudden rush of animals or people (usually caused by fear); to take part in a stampede
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Veteran
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a person who has served in the armed forces; a person with much experience
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