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15 Cards in this Set
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dedicate
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to devote oneself to the service of something, to make a totoal commitment to some task; to write or attach a name to something as in the name of a building
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eccentric
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odd or peculiar, unusual in mannerism or characteristics from the normal
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waft
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to move by floating or moving through the air
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quotation
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the exact repetition of words someone else said, citing directly what another person says
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obedient
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follows direction, rules and laws exactly
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heir
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one who receives an inheritance from someone's estate or will
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startle
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to surprise by sudden movement or appearance
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evident
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clear, obvious
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envelope
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covering for a letter or mail
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charity
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organization that receives donations and is committed to the service of others with a specific cause
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explosion
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loud, violent bursting of noise
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conceal
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to hide, camouflage or cover to prevent from being seen
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privilege
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a right or advantage given to a particular person or group
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recommend
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to suggest in a favorable manner, to praise with positive comments, to offer one's name positively for a job or position
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relinquish
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to give up, to stop, to forfeit all rights to something
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