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20 Cards in this Set
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Alter
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to change
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Ample
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more than enough; plenty
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Blunt
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straightforward and brief, often rudely so
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Chronic
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continuing; lasting a long time
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Chronological
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in the time order in which events happen
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Optimist
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someone who expects a good outcome
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Pretense
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a false show or claim
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Prolong
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to make something last longer
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Refrain
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to hold oneself back from doing something
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Remorse
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a strong feeling of regret and guilt
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Conscientious
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wishing to do what is right, especially to do ones work or duty well and thoroughly
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Exploit
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make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)
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Commissioned
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give an order for or authorize the production of something
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Boycott
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withdraw from commercial or social relations with a country or organization
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Pummeled
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criticize adversely
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Manufacture
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the making of articles on a large scale using machinery
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Reliance
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dependence on or trust in someone or something
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Dispute
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a disagreement, argument, or debate
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Argumentative Prompt
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essay prompts that are statements that focus on a topic or an issue, followed by argument and persuasive quotes or facts
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Informative Prompt
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essay prompts that are statements that focus on a topic or an issue, followed by fact and explanation
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