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20 Cards in this Set
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Arrest
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To bring to a stop; halt
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Gravity
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A serious situation or problem
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Precipitate
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A result or outcome of an action
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Relief
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Elevation of a land surface
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Check
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To restrain; halt; contain
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Flag
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To become weak, feeble, or spiritless
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Discriminating
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Characterized by the ability to make fine distinctions; refined taste
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Eclipse
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Overshadow; outshine; surpass
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Coin
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To devise a new word or phrase
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Stock
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A stereotypical and formulaic character in a novel or film
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Currency
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General acceptance or use; prevalence
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Bent
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A strong tendency; a leaning; an inclination
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Court
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To attempt to gain the favor or support of a person or group
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Negotiate
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To successfully travel through, around, or over an obstacle or terrain
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Byzantine
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Complex, complicated
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Adroit
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Skillful in a physical/ mental way
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Nefarious
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Extremely wicked or villainous
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Conscientious
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Controlled by or done according to conscience
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Onerous
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Brudensome, oppressive
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Slipshod
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Careless, untidy, slovenly
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