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20 Cards in this Set
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subtle
The pickpocket was so subtle she did not know her purse was missing. |
meaning: delicate; understated
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symbolic
The flag is symbolic of our nation's fight for freedom. |
meaning: used to stand for something else.
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spacious
The spacious apartment was comfortable for the family of seven. |
meaning: roomy; large
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essence
The essence of the perfume was so strong it gave me a headache. |
meaning: extract; scent, perfume
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affluent
Barrington is an affluent area around here. |
meaning: wealthy, well-to-do; rich
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azure
The sky is a beautiful azure. |
meaning: clear blue; sky blue
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comparable
Among all the TVs the prices were comparable. |
meaning: equal; similar, like
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bazaar
You can always find a bargain at the Saturday bazaar. |
meaning: outdoor market; street filled with small shops
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convey
You must convey your confusion to your teacher so that you will pass. |
meaning: to communicate; to disclose; to reveal
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array
The array of food on the buffet table was very colorful. |
meaning: display, collection; arrangement
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elusive
Living in space is an elusive idea to me. |
meaning: difficult to understand; puzzling, baffling
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cubicle
He works in a cubicle in the corner of the office. |
meaning: small compartment
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existence
The existentce of Big Foot has never been firmly established. |
meaning: state of being life; exist
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flare
He sent a flare into the air to tell the plane where he was. |
meaning: bright light used for signaling
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incense
We burned incense to hid the odor of the onions. |
meaning: substance that gives off a pleasant odor when burned.
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iridescent
The diamond was iridescent in the sun. |
meaning: showing changing colors; shining; glowing
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incrustation
The gold plating made a beautiful incrustation on the pin. |
meaning: decorative layer; inlay
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seep
The water from the flood began to seep into our basement. |
meaning: to penetrate; to leak; to ooze
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intermingle
The animals intermingled with the people easily. |
meaning: to mix together; to blend; to combine
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intensity
The intensity of the drama made her cry. |
meaning: energy; emotion, passion
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