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10 Cards in this Set
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cringe
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to draw back in fear or pain
needles make George cringe. |
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nurture
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to raise; to nourish, educate or train
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brawl
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a noisy fight
A brawl started in the stadium when the home football team lost the game. |
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jaunt
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a short trip for pleasure
The friends took a jaunt out to the lake so they could paddle around in their canoe. |
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bland
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dull and tasteless
Marta complained that the salad was blend without peppers. |
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envious
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jealous over someone else's good future
James was so envious of his brother that he couldn't bear to congratulate him on his national win |
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celebrity
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a famous person
Cameras clicked and flashed as the celebrity made her entrance |
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aromatic
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sweet smelling;fragrant
The aromatic bread baking in the oven made the house seem safe and cozy. |
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lurk
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to sneak around or hide in order to attack
the tiger sensed the hunters lurking in the bushes. |
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edible
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fit to be eaten
octopus may not look edible, but many people find it delicious. |
