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22 Cards in this Set
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innate
He has innate athletic abilities. |
abilities one is born with
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adept
He is adept at playing football and running track. |
to be skilled at something
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diligence
His diligence in studying for the test paid off; he got an A +. |
hard work and perseverance
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prevailing
He was the prevailing member of the relay team after running the last mile in 4minutes. |
to gain a victory through strength, sticking to a task
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succumb
After smoking all his life he succumbed to lung cancer. |
to die from
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trans
transport, transfer |
across or beyond
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port
transport, airport |
to carry
harbor or gate |
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ex
exported, excited, exited |
out of or from
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im
import, important, impact |
in
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re
return, refuse |
back or again
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-fer
transfer, transport |
carry or bear
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pre
prefer, prepare |
before
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con
confer, conference |
together
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vigorous
We played a vigorous game of tennis each morning while on vacation. |
physically active and energetic
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incorporate
He will incorporate the new techniques he learned in his serve to make it more powerful. |
to make something part of, to join or combine
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propel
With one kick he could propel the ball all the way down the field. |
to drive forward by a force that creates motion, drive it forward
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affixed
He affixed the stamp to the letter and dropped it in the mailbox on his way to work. |
to fasten securely
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delineate
The teacher delineated clearly on the first day of class what the behavior rules were. |
to describe in detail
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inter
interfere, international |
between
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-sect
intersect, bisect |
to cut
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bi
bicycle, bisect |
two
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fere
interfere |
to strike
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