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121 Cards in this Set
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spooky |
: strange and frightening |
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contempt |
: a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval : a lack of respect for or fear of something that is usually respected or fearedlaw : speech or behavior that does not show proper respect to a court or judge |
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transponder |
: a device that receives a radio signal and sends out a signal in response and that is used especially to show the location of something (such as an airplane) |
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falcon |
: a type of hawk that can fly very fast and is sometimes trained to hunt |
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trilogy |
: a series of three novels, movies, etc., that are closely related and involve the samecharacters or themes |
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crypt |
: a room under a church in which people are buried after they have died |
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accolade |
: an award or an expression of praise |
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fortress |
: a place that is protected against attack : a fortified place |
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popsicle |
—used for flavored and colored water frozen on a stick Icecream, lollipop, etc... on a small wooden stick |
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slack |
: not stretched or held in a tight position : not busy : lacking the expected or desired activity : doing something poorly because you are not putting enough care or effort into it |
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sequel |
: a book, movie, etc., that continues a storybegun in another book, movie, etc. : something that happens after and usually as a result of a previous event |
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melancholy |
: a sad mood or feeling : feeling or showing sadness : very unhappy |
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regale |
1 : to entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies 2 : to give pleasure or amusement to <regaled us with tall tales>
Noun 1 : a sumptuous feast 2 : a choice piece especially of food |
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unrequited |
: not shared or returned by someone else Not returned in kind, unanswered |
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interlude |
: a period of time between events or activities : a brief romantic or sexual meeting or relationship : a short piece of music that is played between the parts of a longer one, a drama, or a religious service |
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brine |
: a mixture of salty water used especially to preserve or add flavor to food : the salty water of the ocean
transitive verb : to treat (as by steeping) with brine |
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narcotics |
: a drug (such as cocaine, heroin, or marijuana) that affects the brain and that is usually dangerous and illegal medical : a drug that is given to people in small amounts to make them sleep or feel less pain |
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nonchalance |
: the quality or state of being nonchalant
relaxed and calm in a way that shows that you do not care or are not worried aboutanything |
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stash |
: to put (something) in a secret or hidden place
noun: an amount of something that is stored or hidden |
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manila |
: made of strong, light brown paper |
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forsake |
: to give up or leave (someone or something) entirely Leave someone who needs or counts on you, desert, abandon |
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caress |
: to touch (someone or something) in a gentle way : a gentle or loving touch |
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incontrovertible |
: not able to be doubted or questioned |
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demeanor |
: a person's appearance and behavior : the way someone seems to be to other people Behaviour, conduct |
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narcissistic |
1 : egoism, egocentrism 2 : love of or sexual desire for one's own body |
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masochist |
: enjoyment of pain : pleasure that someonegets from being abused or hurt ; especially :sexual enjoyment from being hurt or punished |
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Conviction |
: a strong belief or opinion : the feeling of being sure that what you believe or say is true law : the act of proving that a person is guilty of a crime in a court of law |
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togs |
clothing; especially : a set of clothes and accessories for a specified use <riding togs> |
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perpetrate |
: to do (something that is illegal or wrong) |
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flake |
: a small loose mass or bit <flakes of snow> verb: to break apart into small, thin pieces : to form loose, thin pieces that fall off noun: a stage, platform, or tray for drying fish or produce |
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coffer |
: a box for holding money or other valuable things: money that is available for spending |
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duly |
: in the proper or expected way : at the correct or expected time |
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confound |
: to surprise and confuse (someone or something) : to prove (someone or something) wrong—used as an interjection to express anger or annoyance |
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bead |
: a small, usually round piece of glass, wood, stone, etc., that has a hole through its center and that is put on a string with other similarpieces and worn as jewelry or that is sewnonto clothing: a small, round drop of liquid (such as water or blood) |
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pensive |
: quietly sad or thoughtful |
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shamans |
: someone who is believed in some cultures to be able to use magic to cure people who are sick, to control future events, etc. |
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startle |
: to surprise or frighten (someone) suddenly and usually not seriously : to move or jump suddenly becausesomething surprises you or frightens you noun: a sudden mild shock (as of surprise or alarm) |
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hasty |
: done or made very quickly : done or made too quickly : acting too quickly |
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mace |
: an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg 1 a : a heavy often spiked staff or club used especially in the Middle Ages for breaking armor b : a club used as a weapon2 a : an ornamental staff borne as a symbol of authority before a public official (as a magistrate) or a legislative body b : one who carries a mace |
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reel |
Intransitive verb1 a : to turn or move round and round b : to be in a whirl 2 : to behave in a violent disorderly manner 3 : to waver or fall back (as from a blow) 4 : to walk or move unsteadily 1 : a revolvable device on which somethingflexible is wound : as - a small windlass at the butt of a fishing rod for the line |
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auditorium |
: a large room or building where people gather to watch a performance, hear a speech, etc. : the part of a building (such as a theater) where an audience sits |
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cedar |
: a very tall evergreen tree : the hard, reddish, and pleasant-smellingwood of a cedar Pic |
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insolently |
: rude or impolite : having or showing a lack of respect for other people |
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slack |
: not stretched or held in a tight position : not busy : lacking the expected or desired activity : doing something poorly because you are not putting enough care or effort into it : to give little or no effort or attention to work |
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slacks |
Pants of casual wear (Usually in plural) |
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Veer |
: to let out (as a rope) 1 : to change direction or course <the economy veered sharply downward> 2 of the wind : to shift in a clockwisedirection — compare back 3 of a ship : to change course by turning the stern to the wind |
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rove |
: to move aimlessly : roam : to wander through or over : an act or instance of wandering : to join (textile fibers) with a slight twist and draw out into roving |
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culprit |
: a person who has committed a crime or done something wrong |
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jubilant |
: feeling or expressing great joy : very happy |
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crummy |
: not pleasant : not of good quality : not well or happy |
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cutlass |
: a short, heavy sword with a curved bladethat was used by sailors and pirates in the past |
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crumbs |
: a very small piece of food : a very small amount of something 1 : to break into crumbs 2 : to cover or thicken with crumbs 3 : to remove crumbs from <crumb a table> |
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interim |
: a period of time between events : used or accepted for a limited time : not permanent |
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saucre |
: a small, round dish that you put a cup on |
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plier |
: a tool that is used for holding small objects or for bending and cutting wire (Pinsa) |
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apparel |
Clothing in general
: clothing of a particular kind
1 : to put clothes on : dress 2 : adorn, embellish <accused of appareling the truth> |
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balustrade |
: a kind of low wall that is placed at the sides of staircases, bridges, etc., and that is made of a row of short posts topped by a long rail |
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curator |
: a person who is in charge of the things in a museum, zoo, etc. |
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cymbal |
: a musical instrument in the form of a slightly curved thin metal plate that is played by hitting it with a drumstick or with anothercymbal and that makes a very loud metallic sound Pic |
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pitcher |
: a container for holding and pouringliquids that usually has a lip or spout and a handle |
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resuscitate |
: to bring (someone who is unconscious, not breathing, or close to death) back to a conscious or active state again |
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foible |
: a minor fault in someone's character or behavior |
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wallow |
: to spend time experiencing or enjoying something without making any effort to change your situation, feelings, etc. : to roll about in deep mud or water |
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sermon |
: a speech about a moral or religious subjectthat is usually given by a religious leader: a serious talk about how someone shouldbehave |
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insinuate |
: to say (something, especially something bad or insulting) in an indirect way : to gradually make (yourself) a part of a group, a person's life, etc., often by behaving in a dishonest way to introduce (as an idea) gradually or in a subtle, indirect, or covert way |
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prodigal |
: carelessly and foolishly spending money, time, etc. |
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palliate |
: to make the effects of (something, such as an illness) less painful, harmful, or harsh |
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poignant |
: causing a strong feeling of sadness |
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introspection |
: the process of examining your own thoughts or feelings |
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strife |
: very angry or violent disagreementbetween two or more people or groups |
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pummel |
: to repeatedly hit or punch (someone or something) very hard |
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croupier |
: a person whose job is to collect and pay out money in a casino |
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crooner |
: a male singer who sings slow, romantic songs in a soft, smooth voice |
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ballad |
: a slow popular song that is typically about love: a kind of poem or song that tells a story (such as a story about a famous person from history) |
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chuckle |
: to laugh in a quiet way |
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exorcism |
exorcising the act or practice of eexorcising: to force (an evil spirit) to leave : to force (an evil spirit) to leave |
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preposterous |
: very foolish or silly |
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aphrodisiac |
: something (such as a food, drink, or drug) that causes or increases sexual desire |
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murky |
: very dark or foggy of a liquid : not clear : not clearly expressed or understood |
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narcolepsy |
medical : a medical condition in which someone suddenly falls into a deep sleep while talking, working, etc. |
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fowl |
: a bird (such as a chicken) that is raised for food: the meat of such a bird used as food: a bird of any kind |
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thwart |
: to prevent (someone) from doing something or to stop (something) from happening |
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lenient |
: allowing a lot of freedom and not punishing bad behavior in a strong way : not harsh, severe, or strict |
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dread |
: to fear something that will or might happen |
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foolproof |
: done, made, or planned so well that nothing can go wrong |
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mitten |
: a covering for the hand that has a separatepart for the thumb only |
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cobweb |
: the threads of old spider webs that are found in areas that have not been cleaned for a long time |
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locket |
: a small case that is usually worn on a chainaround a person's neck |
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insinuations |
: a usually bad or insulting remark that is said in an indirect way : the act of saying something bad or insulting in an indirect way |
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morbid |
: relating to unpleasant subjects (such as death) : not healthy or normal |
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waylaid |
: to stop (someone who is going somewhere) : to attack (someone or something) by surprise from a hidden place |
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impromptu |
: not prepared ahead of time : made or done without preparation |
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feign |
: to pretend to feel or be affected by (something) |
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gravitate |
: to move or tend to move toor towardsomeone or something : to be attracted toor toward something or someone |
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hard-nosed |
: very tough : not influenced by emotions : practical and realistic |
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weakling |
: a weak person |
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posterity |
All of the offspring of a given progenitor, descendants All future generations |
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discretionary |
: available to be used when and how you decide : done or used when necessary |
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lovelorn |
: unhappy because of love : feeling love for someone who does not feel the same way |
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foment |
: to cause or try to cause the growth or development of (something bad or harmful) |
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flaunt |
: to show (something) in a very open way so that other people will notice : to show a lack of respect for (something, such as a rule) |
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reprieve |
: to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a prisoner who is sentenced to death): to prevent (something) from being closed, destroyed, etc., for a period of time : an official order that delays the punishment of a prisoner who is sentenced to death: a delay that keeps something bad fromhappening: a period of relief from pain, trouble, etc. |
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stellar |
: of or relating to the stars : very good |
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stride |
: to walk with very long steps : a long step: the distance covered by a long step: a way of walking |
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derail |
: to cause (a train) to leave its tracks |
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relinquish |
: to give up (something) : to give (something, such as power, control, or possession) to another person or group |
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abnegation |
: denial; especially : self-denial |
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overdue |
: not paid at an expected or required time : not appearing or presented by a stated, expected, or required time—used to say that something should have happened or been done before now |
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cuss |
: to use offensive words when you speak noun: curse |
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cuticle |
: the layer of dead or hard skin around the base of a fingernail or toenail |
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crowbar |
: a metal bar that has a thin flat edge at one end and is used to open or lift things |
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strainer |
: a kitchen device that has many small holes and that is used to hold back solid pieces while a liquid passes through |
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batter |
a : to beat with successive blows so as to bruise, shatter, or demolish b : bombard 2 : to subject to strong, overwhelming, or repeated attack <battered by forces of change>
a mixture consisting chiefly of flour, egg, and milk or water and being thinenough to pour or drop from a spoon
: to coat (food) with batter for frying
: a receding upward slope of the outer face of a structure
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dugout |
: a low shelter that faces a baseball field and contains the bench where the players and coaches of a team sit : a shelter that is made by digging a hole in the ground or into the side of a hill : a small boat that is made by cutting out the center of a large tree trunk |
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arrear |
the state of being behind in the discharge of obligations — usually used in plural — In arrears with the rent |
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quibble |
: to argue or complain about small, unimportant things
: a small complaint or criticism usually about something unimportant |
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fester |
: a suppurating sore : pustule
verb: to become painful and infected : to become worse as time passes |
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fester |
: a suppurating sore : pustule
verb: to become painful and infected : to become worse as time passes |
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grudge |
: to give, do, or allow (something) in a reluctant or unwilling way : to dislike or feel angry toward (someone) for something
: a strong feeling of anger toward someonethat lasts for a long time |
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hardheaded |
: not willing to change ideas or opinions : very stubborn : having or involving careful and practical thoughts and ideas that are not influenced by emotions : practical and realistic |
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estrange |
: to cause someone to be no longer friendly or close to another person or group : to cause someone to be no longer involved or connected with something |