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16 Cards in this Set
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dilemma
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a hard choice between two difficult alternatives.
The imprisoned duke's dilemma was this:should he starve or eat the poisoned apple? |
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perception
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understanding/awareness
my perception of the tree was beautiful. |
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fateful
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Having an important and usually unpleasant effect on future events.
One fateful day she left her straightener on and it burned down her entire house. |
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prior
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Earlier than something else.
prior to the meeting he spilled coffee on his tie. |
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agony
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great pain/suffering
Jay is so shy that speaking in public causes him agony. |
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despise
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To greatly dislike someone or something.
I despise myself for not getting the answer correct. |
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devious
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roundabout/ tricky/ decitful
My devious little brother locked me in my room. |
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interfere
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to get in the way of something
she kept interfering in his business. |
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clanged
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made a loud ringing noise.
the bell clanged loudly. |
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wails
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loud cries of sadness
i wail for my mother. |
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riveting
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exciting
the riveting new tale of the boyfriend and girlfriend is very fun to read. |
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Disposed of
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Gotten rid of
I disposed of the gross trash in my room. |
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Decree
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An official order given by a leader
He decreed the land for England. |
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Beloved
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Someone who is loved Romantically by someone else.
My beloved darling has left me for another girl... |
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Anguished
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Suffering from pain and sadness.
he had anguished the day due to breaking up with his girlfriend. |
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Deliberation
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Careful decision making
I Deliberated the choice between eating icecream or vegetables; I chose icecream |
