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13 Cards in this Set
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verbatim
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word for word (adjective)
We need to repeat the directions verbatim so the teacher knows we know what to do. |
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habitat
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natural environment (noun)
The rabbit's habitat is grasslands and forest or Mr. McGregor's garden. |
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gregarious
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speaks a lot (adjectives)
Some students can be gregarious in class. |
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nefarious
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evil/wicked
evil or wicked (adjective) Priest's are sometimes nefarious with boys. The nefarious activites of the gangster landed him in the slammer. |
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officious
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too helpful (adjective)
Kids can sometimes be officious to others on their tests. |
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dogma
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rules (noun)
The school has a dogma for the students to follow. |
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diurnal
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active in the day (adjective)
Lizards are diurnal. |
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orthodox
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following the rules exactly (adjective)
It would be highly unorthodox to come to school wearing a toga. |
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intrinsic
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internal value (adjective)
I faced my fear of the dark night and I got an intrinsic reward of conquering. |
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extrinsic
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external (outside) value
Good grades are an extrinsic reward for studying. |
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soiree
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evening party
We are having a soiree the night before Thanksgiving. |
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doleful
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mornful
The dog gave me a doleful look after he had an accident. |
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embellish
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to decorate
Sabrina is wearing an embellished scarf. It is embellished with turkeys. |
