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12 Cards in this Set
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imploringly
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in a pleading, begging matter the father implored for his son to behave in the store
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Sullenly
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in a gloomy, silent, grief stricken way the people stood sullenly s they watched the poor dog die
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hue
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color especially a tint or shade like color
the sunny sky had a delightful blue hue |
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subside
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to sink down become lower
he subsided in his seat as the angry teacher approached him |
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elude
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to escape understanding; baffle;
he eluded his teacher from checking his homework |
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wistfully
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wishing; longing for
he wistfully asked the kid for a piece of gum |
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doggedly
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in a persistent stubborn way
the boxer went at his opponent doggedly |
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siege
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overtaking of town or fortress
the us airlines were under siege from terrorists |
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disguised
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change appearence
he disguised himself so the police would not find him |
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reluctantly
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not willing to
the boy reluctantly gave the money he owed |
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gallant
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courageous brave
he gallantly helped the old lady across the street |
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detached
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not caring indifferent
he was to detached to think of anything else |
