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10 Cards in this Set
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Engulf |
Definition: to flow over and cover (someone or something)
Sentence: The valley was engulfed in a thick fog.
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Falter |
to stop being strong or successful : to begin to fail or weaken
Sentence: The business was faltering due to poor management. |
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Frail |
having less than a normal amount of strength or force : very weak
Sentence: In his old age his health became increasingly frail. |
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Relishing |
enjoyment of or delight in something
Sentence: She plays the role with great relish. |
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Undulating |
to move or be shaped like waves
Sentence: an undulating surface |
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Supple |
of a body or body part : able to bend or twist easily
Sentence: Stretching helped to keep him |
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Frayed |
a fight, struggle, or disagreement that involves many people
Sentence; He threw himself into the fray |
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Jostled |
to push against (someone) while moving forward in a crowd of people
Sentence: Everyone in the crowd was jostling each other trying to get a better view. |
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Careening |
to go forward quickly without control
Sentence: The car careened [=careered] down the hill. |
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Taut |
very tight from being pulled or stretched : not loose or slack
Sentence: The rope was drawn/pulled/stretched taut. |
