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23 Cards in this Set
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abrupt (adj.) |
happening suddenly, without warning
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achieve (verb)
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to do what one sets out to do
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achievement (noun)
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something done that takes skill or effort
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attempt (verb)
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to try, to make an effort
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attempt (noun)
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a try
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contempt (noun)
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a feeling that someone or something is bad or unworthy
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entertain (verb)
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to interest and amuse, to have guests, to have in mind
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glimpse (verb)
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to get a quick look at
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glimpse (noun)
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a quick or hasty look
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mock (verb)
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to make fun of
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mock (adj.)
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not real; pretended
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persist (verb)
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to keep on doing or trying; to go on and on
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persistence (noun)
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sticking to something; not giving up
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persistent (adj.)
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refusing to give up
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persuade (verb)
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to win someone over by arguing or asking
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persuasive (adj.)
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having the power to persuade
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phase (noun)
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a stage in a series of changes
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quaint (adj.)
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odd or unusual in a pleasing or old-fashioned way
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recall (verb)
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to remember; to call or take back
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reject (verb)
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to refuse to accept or use
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reject (noun)
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something that falls short of what is acceptable
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revise (verb)
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to go over carefully in order to correct or improve
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sensitive (adj.)
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quick to notice or feel |
