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15 Cards in this Set
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colony |
N.1. A group of people, animals, or plants living close together.
2. A group of people who settle in a new land and have legal ties to the country they came from. |
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compensate |
v.1. To make up for, to be equivalent to.
2. To pay for. |
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deposit |
v.1. To lay down.
2. To put money into a bank account or to give as partial payment.
n. 1. Something laid down.
2. Money put into a bank account or given as partial payment. |
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fascinate |
v. To attract, to strongly hold the intrest of. |
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feeble |
adj.1. Having little strength, weak
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formal |
adj. 1. Following rules or customs, often in an exact and proper way.
2. Suitable for events where strict standards of dress and behavior are expected. |
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frigid |
adj. 1. Very cold.
2. Lacking a warm manner; unfriendly. |
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harsh |
adj. 1. Rough and unpleasant to the senses.
2. Causing pain; cruel.
3. Not suitable for living things; extremely uncomfortable. |
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huddle |
v. 1. To crowd together.
2. To curl one's limbs up close to one's body.
n. A closely packed group. |
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remote |
adj. 1. Far away in time or space.
2. Slight or faint.
3. Controlled indirectly or from a distance.
4. Distant in manner. |
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resemble |
v. To be like or similar to. |
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rigid |
adj. 1. Stiff and unbending; not flexible
2. Strict; not easily changed. |
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solitary |
adj. 1. Being alone; lacking the company of others.
2. Being the only one. |
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substantial |
adj. 1. Strong; solid.
2. Great in value or size. |
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waddle |
v. To walk with short steps, swaying from side to side.
n. An awkward, clumsy walk. |
