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10 Cards in this Set
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Meticulously (Adverb)
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Very Carefully
My brother is meticulously neat, nothing ever leaves its place. |
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Pensively (Adverb)
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Thoughtfully, often with sadness
I always let my dog keep barking, I see it pensively. |
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Undaunted (Adjective)
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Not held back by fear
I think that the US Army is undaunted. |
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Emblazoned (Verb)
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Displayed brilliantly
The stars on the US flag are beautifully emblazoned. |
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Gleaned (Verb)
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Collected
After the last of the corn has been gleaned from the fields, the owner can finally relax. |
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Reverberated (Verb)
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Echoed
The sound of the drums reverberated in my head as I watched the concert. |
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Ebbed (Verb)
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Weakened or lessened
The thought of driving my own car ebbed to disappointment when I saw the car my father chose. |
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Temerity (Noun)
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Foolish or boldness, recklessness
My teacher was appalled when she saw how I took "care" of my book. |
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Maverick (Noun)
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A person who takes a stand
Martin Luther King Jr. was a maverick. |
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Formidable (Adjective)
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Causing fear or dread
My opponent was formidable, but in the end I came out on top. |
