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35 Cards in this Set
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asterisk |
a mark (*) that resembles a star (n.) |
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astrology |
the false belief that stars tell the future (n.) |
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astronomy |
the scientific study of the stars and all the heavenly bodies (n.) |
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astronaut |
a traveler in outer space (n.) |
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disastrous |
causing much suffering and loss (adj.) |
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commercial |
having to do with business or trade (adj.) |
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companion |
a friend; one who accompanies another (n.) |
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compelled |
forced; commanded (v.) |
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compare |
to point out similarities or difference (v.) |
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commodity |
a useful product or service (n.) |
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complain |
to find fault with (v.) |
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complex |
complicated; having a number of parts (adj.) |
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contrite |
feeling deeply sorry for having sinned (adj.) |
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compose |
to make up; to put together (v.) |
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compound |
having two or more parts put together (adj.) |
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comprehensive |
complete; including all areas (adj.) |
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composition |
a short writing assignment generally completed at school (n.) |
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compulsive |
having to do with an impulse that is hard to resist; habitual (adj.) |
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conceal |
to hide (v.) |
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conceit |
pride (n.) |
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concentration |
close attention (n. ) |
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concept |
an idea (n.) |
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compact |
closely and firmly packed; taking little space (adj.) |
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conclusion |
the end or last part (n.) |
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concrete |
real; can be known by the senses (adj.) |
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condemn |
to declare guilty; to sentence (v.) |
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condescend |
to come down to another's mental or social level (v.) |
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confederate |
one joined with another for support (n.) |
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consent |
permission (n. ) |
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convert |
to change; to transform (v.) |
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buoyancy |
the tendency to float (n.) |
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consistency |
faithfulness; firmness of character (n.)
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deficiency |
shortage; inadequacy (n.)
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frequency |
how often something happens (n.) |
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privacy |
the state of being apart from others (n.) |
