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15 Cards in this Set
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cache (n)
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hiding place for something
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commend (v) commendable (adj)
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(v):praise, mention favorably,compliment
(adj): praiseworthy, laudable |
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cur (n)
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worthless dog
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despotic (adj)
desppotism (n) |
(adj): of a despot, domineering,dictatorial,
tyrannical,autocratic (n): tyranny, dictatorship |
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dispute (v)
disputatious (adj) |
(v):argue about, debate, declare not true,call into question,oppose, challenge
(adj): argumentative,contentious |
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edifice (n)
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building,especially a large or impressive building
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era (n)
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historical period,period of time,age, epoch
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initiate (v)
initiation (n) |
(v)1. begin, introduce, originate,inaugurate
2. put throught the ceremony of becoming a member, admit, induct (n): induction,installation |
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Jolly Roger (n)
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pirates flag,black flag with white skull and corssbones
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multitude (n)
multitudinous (adj) |
(n):very large number of people or things, throng,horde, crowd, swarm
(adj): many, numerous |
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perceive (v)
perception (n) |
(v): become aware of through the senses, note,observe, behold,understand
(n): idea, conception |
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portal (n)
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(usually plural) door, enterance, especially a grand or impressive one, gate
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reserved (adj)
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1. restrained in speech or action,reticent, uncommunicative, tight-lipped, taciturn
2. unsociable, aloof, withdrawn |
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restrain (v)
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hold back,check,curb,repress,keep under control
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retract (v)
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draw away,withdraw, take back,unsay
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