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46 Cards in this Set
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Skimp
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expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize
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Rummage
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search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle
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Earmark
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a mark on the ear of a domesticated animal indicating ownership or identity.
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Intensive
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concentrated on a single area or subject or into a short time; very thorough or vigorous
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Data
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facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
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exalt
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hold (someone or something) in very high regard; think or speak very highly of
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Lag
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fall behind in movement, progress, or development; not keep pace with another or others
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trait
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a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person
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beacon
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a fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration
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chasten
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(of a reproof or misfortune) have a restraining or moderating effect on
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tally
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a current score or amount
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Cope
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To deal effectively with something difficult
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Sleuth
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A detective
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Inevitable
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certain to happen; unavoidable
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Compact
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closely and neatly packed together; dense
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Strident
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loud and harsh; grating
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Misapprehension
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a mistaken belief about or interpretation of something
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Surge
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a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, esp. by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide
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Allegiance
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loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, obedience, homage
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stupefy
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make (someone) unable to think or feel properly
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responsive
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reacting quickly and positively
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uncouth
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(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace
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Pantomime
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a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music.
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Prowl
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(of a person or animal) move around (a place) in search of or as if in search of prey
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Burly
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(of a person) large and strong; heavily built.
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Alias
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used to indicate that a named person is also known or more familiar under another specified name
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Valiant
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possessing or showing courage or determination
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ambiguous
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(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning
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appended
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add (something) as an attachment or supplement
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Sanctuary
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a place of refuge or safety
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affirm
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state as a fact; assert strongly and publicly
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amalgamate
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combine or unite to form one organization or structure
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far- fetched
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(of an explanation or theory) contrived and unconvincing; unlikely.
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confiscate
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take or seize (someone's property) with authority
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epic
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a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.
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replenish
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fill (something) up again
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Rend
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tear (something) into two or more pieces
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Stealthy
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behaving, done, or made in a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard
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Incalculable
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too great to be calculated or estimated
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Berserk
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(of a person or animal) out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied
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celestial
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positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy
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empower
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give (someone) the authority or power to do something
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Enumerate
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mention (a number of things) one by one
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Prosecute
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institute legal proceedings against (a person or organization)
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Audition
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an interview for a particular role or job as a singer, actor, dancer, or musician, consisting of a practical demonstration of the candidate's suitability and skill.
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Transform
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make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of
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