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20 Cards in this Set
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barrage
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bar rage
(n) a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something |
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bigot
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big ot
(n) an intolerant, prejudiced person |
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designate
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des ig nate
(v) to indicate, point out; to appoint (adj) selected but not yet installed |
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diversity
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di ver si ty
(n) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms |
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enigma
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e nig ma
(n) someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained |
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gloat
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gloat
(v) to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in |
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illusion
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ill u sion
(n) a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist |
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infuriate
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in fur i ate
(v) to make very angry, enrage |
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motivate
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mo ti vate
(v) to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal or course of action |
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pacifist
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pac i fist
(n) one who is against war or the use of violence; (adj) opposing war or violence |
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queue
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queue
(n) a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus or the opening of a store); (v) to form such a line |
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restrict
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re strict
(v) to keep within set limits; to confine or limit |
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sage
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sage
(adj) wise (n) a very wise person |
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slake
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slake
(v) to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end |
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terrain
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ter rain
(n) the landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge |
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vocation
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vo ca tion
(n) any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work |
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vow
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vow
(n) a solemn or sacred promise or pledge; (v) to declare or promise in a solemn way |
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waylay
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way lay
(v) to lie in wait for and attack, ambush |
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wither
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wi ther
(v) to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small |
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wither **Just a note... the word "wither" is included twice in this list.
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wi ther
(v) to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small |