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10 Cards in this Set
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Adherence
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-the quality of sticking to something or with something withoutwavering or straying from it; remaining loyal or committed to something Sentence: He glanced at his mother, the one responsible for adherence to the rules, andwas relieved that she was smiling. |
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Apprehensive
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- viewing the future with anxiety or alarm Sentence: But there was a little shudder of nervousness when he thought about it, aboutwhat might happen. Apprehensive, Jonas decided. That’s what I am. |
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Chastisement
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severe criticism; a rebuke or strong reprimand Sentence: Lily, he decided, would have to learn that soon, or she would be called in forchastisement because of her insensitive chatter. |
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Distraught
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deeply upset and agitated Sentence: “I left home at the correct time but when I was riding along near the hatchery,the crew was separating some salmon. I guess I just got distraught, watching them.” |
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Droning
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- talking on and on in a boring manner Sentence: He laughed silently to himself, picturing his sister droning on in the self-importantvoice that all the Speakers seemed to develop, saying things like, ATTENTION. THIS IS AREMINDER TO FEMALES UNDER NINE THAT HAIR RIBBONS ARE TO BE NEATLY TIED AT ALL TIMES. |
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Palpable
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(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible Sentence: Now, thinking about the feeling of fear as he pedaled home along the river path, heremembered that moment of palpable, stomach-sinking terror when the aircraft had streakedabove. |
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Petulantly
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- a sulky or pouting manner befitting a child Sentence: “I think I’d like that,” Lily said petulantly. |
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Supplementary
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aiding or enhancing something; adding to something Sentence: “We have him in the extra care section for supplementary nurturing, but thecommittee’s beginning to talk about releasing him.” |
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Transgression
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violation of a law, command, etc. Sentence: “The rules say that if there’s a third transgression, he simply has to be released.” |
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Tunic
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a type of clothing often resembling a shirt or robe Sentence: The same nondescript shade, about the same shade as his own tunic. |
