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27 Cards in this Set
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cache (n.)
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hiding place to store something
After confessing, the robber led detectives to a cache of stolen gems in the basement. |
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commend (v.)
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praise; mention favorably; compliment
The volunteers were commended for their heroic efforts to save lives. |
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commendable (adj.)
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praiseworthy; laudable
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cur (n.)
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worthless dog
Lassie is a kind and intelligent animal. Please don't refer to her as a cur. |
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despotic (adj.)
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characteristic of a despot (a monarch having absolute power); domineering; dictatorial; tyrannical; autocratic
The American colonists revolted against the despotic rule of George III. |
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despotism (n.)
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tyranny; dictatorship
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dispute (v.)
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argue about; debate; declare not true; call into question; oppose; challange
Charley disputed my solution until I showed him definite proof that I was right. |
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disputatious (adj.)
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argumentative; contentious
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edifice (n.)
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building; especially a large or impressive building
The huge edifice under construction near the airport will be a hotel. |
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era (n.)
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historical period; period of time; age; epoch
The atomic era began with the droppin of the first atomic bomb in 1945. |
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initiate (v.)
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1. begin; introduce; originate; inaugurate
The Pilgrims initiated the custom of celebrating Thanksgiving Day. |
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initiation (n.)
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induction; installation
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Jolly Roger (n.)
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pirates' flag; black flag with white skull and crossbones
The Jolly Roger flying from the mast of the approaching ship indicated that it was a pirate ship. |
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multitude (n.)
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very large number of epople or things; crowd; throng; horde; swarm
There was such a multitude outside the store waiting for the sale to begin that we decided to return later. |
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multitudinous (adj.)
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many; numerous
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perceive (v.)
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become aware of through the senses; see; note; observe; behold; understand
When the lights went out, I couldn't see a thing, but gradually I was able to perceive the outlines of the larger pieces of furniture. |
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perception (n.)
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idea; conception
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portal (n.)
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(usually plural) door; entrance; especially, a grand or impressive one; gate
The original doors at the main entrance have been replaced by bronze portals. |
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reserved (adj.)
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1. restrained in sheech or action; reticent; uncommunicative; tight-lipped; taciturn
2. unsociable; aloof; withdrawn Mark was reserved at first but hecame muc ore communicative when he got to how us better. |
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restrain (v.)
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hold back; check; curb; repress; keep under control
Mildred could not restrain her impulses to open the package immediately, even though it read, "Do not open before Christmas!" |
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retract (v.)
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draw back; withdraw; take back; unsay
You can depend on Frank. Once he has given his promise, he will not retract it. |
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spine (n.)
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chain of small bones down the middle of the back; backbone
The ribs are curved bones extending fromt he spine and enclosing the upper part of the body. |
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spineless (adj.)
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having no backbone; weak; indecisive; cowardly
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stroll (n.)
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idle and leisurely walk; ramble
It was a warm spring afternoon, and many people were out for a stroll. |
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timorous (adj.)
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full of fear; afraid; timid
I admit I was timorous when I began my speech, but as I went along, I felt less and less afraid. |
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tuition (n.)
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payment for instruction
Your mother will stop paying tuition for Davidson Academy unless you start taking your education more seriously. |
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version (n.)
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1. account or description from one point of view; interpretation
Now that we have Vera's description of the accident, let us listen to your version. 2. translation The COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO was written in French, but you can read it in the English vversion. |
