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6 Cards in this Set
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involuntarily
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without meaning to do something
He involuntarily kicked his leg when the doctor checked his reflex. |
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adrift
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to float at random
His boat was adrift after being battered in the storm. |
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wincing
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squinting in pain
She was wincing after she dropped the heavy box on her foot. |
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riveting
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demanding and holding your attention
The movie was so riveting, we forgot what time it was. |
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helm
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the wheel of a boat
He tried to grab the helm during the storm in order to keep the boat on course. |
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unconsciousness
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unaware of surroundings, a sleep-like state
He fell into unconsciousness after being hit in the head. |
