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71 Cards in this Set
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camouflaging-(verb)
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hide or disguise the presence of (a person, animal, or object) by means of camouflage.
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accentuated-(verb)
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make more noticeable or prominent.
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elegant-(adjective)
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pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
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craned-(verb)
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stretch out one's body or neck in order to see something
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vaguely-(adverb)
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in a way that is uncertain, indefinite, or unclear; roughly.
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staccato-(adverb and adjective)
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with each sound or note sharply detached or separated from the others.
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furtive(adjective)
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attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
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prowling-( slink)
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move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of or as if in search of prey.
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curiosities-(interest)
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a strong desire to know or learn something
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intriguing-(interest)
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arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate
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homage-(respect)
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special honor or respect shown publicly.
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barring-(excepting)
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except for; if not for.
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obliviously-(clearly)
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in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly
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psychic-(supernatural)
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relating to or denoting faculties or phenomena that are apparently inexplicable by natural laws, especially involving telepathy or clairvoyance.
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unobtrusively-(unnoticeable) |
not conspicuous or attracting attention.
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delinquents-(offender)
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a delinquent person.
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incredulously-(disbelieving)
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(disbelieving)(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.
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intervened-(intercede)
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come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.
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futilely-(barren) |
attempt to renegotiate the contract |
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laminate-(cover) |
(cover)overlay (a flat surface, especially paper) with a layer of plastic or some other protective material. |
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percolated-(filter) |
(filter)(of a liquid or gas) filter gradually through a porous surface or substance. |
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lowly-(humble) |
low in status or importance; humble. |
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unsung-(unacknowledged) |
not celebrated or praised |
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obituaries-(eulogy) |
a notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person. |
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skeptically-(dubious) |
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations |
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nobility-(virtue) |
the quality of being noble in character, mind, birth, or rank. |
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consolation-(noun)
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comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.
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vaguely-(adverb) |
.in a way that is uncertain, indefinite, or unclear; roughly. |
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posse-(verb) |
present or constitute (a problem, danger, or difficulty). |
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sullenly-(adjective) |
bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.
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tetchy-(adjective)
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bad-tempered and irritable.
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anecdotes-(noun) |
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
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literary-(adjective)
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concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form
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utter |
complete,absolute
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prudence |
the quality of being prudent; cautiousness
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fare |
the money a passenger on public transportation has to pay.
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absurdly |
means utterly opposed to truth or reason
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optimistic |
hopeful and confident about the future
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conspiritorially |
involving a secret plan by two or more people to do something that is harmful or illegal : of or relating to a conspiracy
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furrowed |
mark or be marked with lines or wrinkles caused by frowning, anxiety, or concentration. |
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reverent |
respectful
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precedes |
come before (something) in time.
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rummage |
search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle.
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vague |
of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning
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twinge |
a sudden, sharp localized pain
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haphazardly |
lacking any obvious principle of organization.
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guilt |
the fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime.
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emblazoned |
conspicuously inscribe or display (a design) on something
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badgered |
ask (someone) repeatedly and annoyingly for something; pester.
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quandry |
a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
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belligerently |
hostile and aggressive.
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meekly |
something done mildly, humbly or submissively
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succumb |
fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force).
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indifferent |
having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
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commotion |
a state of confused and noisy disturbance
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simultaneously |
at the same time
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emblem |
a heraldic device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family.
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scepter |
ornamented staff held by a ruler
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nerve racking |
causing stress or anxiety.
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relevant |
(pertinent)closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
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crestfallen |
downhearted sad and disappointed.
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realm |
a kingdom.
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slander |
(defamation)a false and malicious spoken statement
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confront |
(challenge)meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent.
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fare |
-(ticket)the money a passenger on public transportation has to pay.
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deceive |
(swindle) to be untruthful
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jubilant |
(overjoyed)feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
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waylay |
-(ambush)stop or interrupt (someone) and detain them in conversation or trouble them in some other way.
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scam |
(fraud) a dishonest scheme; a fraud.
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hoax |
(practical joke)a humorous or malicious deception.
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fidgety |
(restless)inclined to fidget; restless or uneasy.
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