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20 Cards in this Set
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swerve
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turn aside
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brood
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family of young birds; sit on; breed or kind; think over for a long time
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hulking
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bulky; big and clumsy
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poised
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balanced; calm and controlled; held in position for action
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culminate
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reach a high point of development
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animated
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full of life, lively; living; gay
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lubricate
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apply oil or grease to make smooth, slippery or easier to work
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gratitude
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thankfulness; state of being grateful
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fugitive
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person who is fleeting or running away; fleeting; lasting a very short time
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inflate
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fill with air or a gas; swell or puff out, increase beyond the normal
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era
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period of time; historical period
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vigilant
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wide awake, alert, watchful
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remote
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far off, distant; slight or faint
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mutual
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exchange or interchange between two or more; by each of two or more with respect to the other or others
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precious
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of great price or value, costly; highly esteemed
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portable
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able to be moved or carried by hand
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drone
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loafer, idler; hum; talk in a dull voice
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impartial
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just; unbiased, fair
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remnant
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small part that is left
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timidity
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shyness; fearfulness; state of being easily frightened
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