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19 Cards in this Set
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contiguous |
connecting without a break; uninterrupted |
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facet |
aspect; phase; side |
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cower |
to crouch, as in fear or shame |
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interpose |
to step in between parties at variance; mediate |
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apathetic |
not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive |
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languid |
lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent |
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imply |
to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated |
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strident |
having a shrill, irritating quality or character |
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deft |
nimble; skillful; clever |
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clad |
dressed; covered |
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Although many individuals own several pieces of property in our town, few of them own _____ lots that are located right next to each other. |
contiguous
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She is a very complex person ; "troubleshooter" is only one ___ to her personality. |
facet |
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I willed my Keepsakes - Signed away What portion of me be Assignable - and then it was There _____ a Fly - |
interposed |
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The student's _____ attitude toward school was evident in class because he never did his homework. |
apathetic |
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As opposed to the stereotypical cheerleader, this "spirit" leader's movements appeared _____ in the not-so-peppy pep rally. |
languid |
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I do not wish to _____ that you are not good at your job! |
imply |
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The teacher's _____ voice grated on John's nerves like fingernails on a chalkboard. |
strident |
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The ____ acrobat swung through the air with the greatest of ease on the frighteningly high trapeze. |
deft |
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The old man was ____ in khakis, a golf shirt, and a Members Only jacket. |
clad |