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10 Cards in this Set
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UNLIT
An unlit cigar hung from his mouth |
Adj. Has not been made to start burning
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STEADY
The soft rain had grown steadier with the wind. |
Adj. Firm, continuous
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COMMIT
I've never committed a crime in my life. |
V. to do a crime, sin, something illegal or bad.
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GAZE
Jimmy did not stop to gaze at the trees or to look upon the colorful flowers. |
V. Stare, look steadily at them long time.
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CULPRIT
The culprit hadn't left a single clue for the police. |
N. Criminal, offender, sinner
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DETECTIVE
The robberies were now frequent enough for detective Ben Price to take notice. |
N. Investigator, cop
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COMMOTION
There was a commotion and one of the women by the safe screamed. |
N. disturbance, lot of noise, confusion
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SHEEN
The state's school are in poor shape, the public university system is losing it's sheen. |
N. Shine, glossiness
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TRITE
Don't use trite words. |
Adj. Dull and boring because it has been said too many times.
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ENHANCER
Eyelash enhancers are the latest beauty trend these days. |
N. make strong
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