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15 Cards in this Set
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Apprehension |
Anxiety or fear that something bad/unpleasant will happen. |
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Astern |
Moving backwards/the rear of a ship or aircraft |
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Incursion |
An invasion or attack usually a sudden or brief one |
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Gyration |
A rapid movement in a circle or spiral |
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Contemptuous |
Showing contempt- scornful. |
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Incredulity |
The state of being unable or unwilling to believe something. |
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Diffident |
modest or shy because of a lack of self confidence |
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Bastion |
A natural rock formation resembling a fort built to allow defensive fire. |
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Daunted |
Make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive. |
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Implication |
the conclusion that can be drawn from something although not explicitly stated |
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Speculation |
The forming of a theory or a conjecture without firm evidence |
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Vitality |
The state of being strong and active |
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Ensconce |
Establish or settling (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place. |
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Ulutation |
Howling or wailing sound, full of emotion |
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Distended |
Swollen due to pressure inside- bloated. |
