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55 Cards in this Set
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Forebodings |
n.: predictions, especially of something bad. |
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Fervent |
adj.: intense. |
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Skirting |
v.: bordering or edging. |
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Diffusing |
v.: pouring forth or spreading out in every direction. |
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Phenomena |
n.: events or ecperiences that can be scientifically described; plural of phenomenon. |
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Celestial |
adj.: of or in the sky, such as planets and stars. |
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Ardent |
adj.: intense; passionate. |
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Conjectures |
n.: conclusions based on uncertanin evidence; unproven theories. |
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Requisite |
adj.: required or necessary |
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Ascertaining |
v.: learning. |
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Effected |
v.: brought about; accomplsihed |
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Injuction |
n.: command; order |
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Perused |
v.: read in a casual way. |
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Effusions |
n.: emotional expressions |
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Second Dignity |
n.: first mate, the officer next in rank below the captain. |
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Flucuate |
v.: rise and fall. |
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Fortitude |
n.: strength necessary to deal with misfortune or pain; courage. |
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Post-road |
n.: a road over which the mail, or post, is or formerly was carried. |
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Ecompassed |
v.: surrounded |
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Dauntless |
adj.: fearless |
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Assailed |
v.: attacked violently with blows or words |
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Capacious |
adj.: able to contain much |
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Execution |
n.: the act or manner of doing something |
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Endowments |
n.: natural qualities or abilities |
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Inexorable |
adj.: not moved by persuation, unrelenting |
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Conceive |
v.: think of; imagine |
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Embarkation |
n.: the beginning of a journey, specifically by ship |
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Concpetion |
n.: an idea or impression |
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Traversed |
v.: crossed and recrossed |
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Merchantman |
n.: a ship used in commerce |
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Latitude |
n.: a geographic term for the distance north or south from the equator |
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Renovating |
adj.: refershing; reviving |
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Gales |
n.: strong winds |
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Prudent |
adj.: cautious; carfeul |
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Forbear |
v.: refrain or hold back from |
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Solicitude |
n.: extreme care or concern |
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Stature |
n.: height of a person |
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Unqualified |
adj.: unlimited |
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Capitulated |
v.: yielded only on certain conditions |
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Countenance |
n.: a person's face, specifically a look that shows what a person is feeling |
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Benevolence |
n.: kindliness |
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Impertinent |
adj.: inapropriate |
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Inquisitiveness |
n.: an inclination to ask many questions |
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Manifested |
v. showed clearly |
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Conciliating |
v.: soothing; friendly |
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Amiable |
adj.: good-natured; pleasant |
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Poignant |
adj.: emotionally touching or moving; evoking pity or compassion |
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Dominion |
n.: power to rule; authority |
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Elemental |
adj.: natural forces, specifically referring to the four elements (wind, fire, air, water). |
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Fastidious |
adj.: difficult to please |
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Discernment |
n.: insight; keenness in understanding a situation |
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Facility |
n.: fluency |
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Intonations |
n.: pitch, levels in speaking |
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Apt |
adj.: suitable or appropriate |
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Ameliorate |
v.: make better; improve |