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10 Cards in this Set
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Meticulously
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Very carefully
Bob meticulously studied the coaches plays in order to make sure that his team would win in the playoffs. |
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Pensively
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Thoughtfully, often with some sadness
During Bob's game he pensively reflected on his grandfather's funeral. |
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Undaunted
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Not held back by fear
Bob was undaunted in his determination to score a hat trick. |
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Emblazoned
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Displayed brilliantly
Bob emblazoned the art of scoring goals in hockey. |
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Gleaned
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Collected (Often refers to collecting the last bits of grain)
Bob gleaned the last grain of rice from the fields where he was working from early in the morning. |
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Reverberated
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Echoed
Bob's voice reverberated inside the huge hockey rink. |
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Ebbed
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Weakened or lessened
Bob's speed ebbed as he got tired. |
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Temerity
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Foolish or rash boldness; reckless
The other team scored because of Bob's temerity with the puck. |
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Maverick
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A person who takes an independent stand
Bob was a maverick hockey player, never passing or playing defense. |
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Formidable
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Causing fear or dread
Bob had a formidable slap shot. |
