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20 Cards in this Set
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Wrangled |
to argue angrily about something |
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collaborated |
to work together |
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evolved |
to develop gradually by process of growth and change |
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rubble |
(n.) broken stone or bricks; ruins |
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adage |
A proverb, wise saying |
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groping |
Reaching blindly |
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bonanza |
(n.) A rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain |
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excerpt |
(n.) a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; (v.) to take such a passage; to quote |
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churlish |
(adj.) lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude |
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vigle |
(n) a watch , especially at night; any period of watchful attention |
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hovered |
Remained suspended in the air |
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servile |
being submissive or slave like |
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discorant |
not in agreement or harmony |
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plaudits |
(n. pl.) applause; enthusiastic praise or approval |
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preclude |
(v.) to make impossible, prevent, shut out |
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revert |
(v.) to return, go back |
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jostle |
(v.) to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, shove, brush against; to compete for |
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laggard |
(n.) a person who moves slowly or falls behind; (adj.) falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond |
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citadels |
a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place |
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decrede |
marcus aurelius |
