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12 Cards in this Set
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undoubtedly
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meaning: certainly; unquestionably; without doubt
Undoubtedly you must do your homework to pass this class. |
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reputation
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meaning: public opinion about a person's character
Do you have a good reputation with your teachers? |
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persuade
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meaning: to convince someone to believe or do something
You can't persuade me to drink alcohol and drive. |
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typical
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meaning: usual; normal; characteristic
Today is not a typical day, I do not have to go to school. |
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thrust
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meaning: to push suddenly; to stab; sudden, forceful push; lunge
He thrust me into the middle of the circle. |
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picturesque
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meaning: visually pleasing, striking; vivid
The mountains, along the skyline, were very picturesque. |
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taciturn
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meaning: reluctant to talk; reserved; quiet
He is very taciturn when he is around adults. |
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seldom
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meaning: not very often; rarely
He seldom does his homework. |
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urge
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meaning: to encourage; to strongly suggest
basic inner drive or desire I urge you to get a physical. I have the urge to eat some chocolate. |
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version
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meaning: one side or point of view of a story or incident
My parents asked me for my version of the neighbor's broken window. |
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vanity
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meaning: too much pride in oneself; egotism; self-admiration
Her vanity kept her from making friends. |
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recline
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meaning: to lie down
I am so tired I want to recline on the sofa. |
