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16 Cards in this Set

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Dilemma
A hard choice between two difficult alternatives.
Ex: The imprisoned duke's dillemma was this: should he starve or eat the poisoned apple?
Perception
Understanding; awarness
Ex: In Boaters Safety Class, we learn perception on how to be safe.
Fateful
Having an important and usually unpleasant effect on future events.
Ex: Bob had a fateful effect on his test.
Prior
Done or planned earlier than something else.
Ex: Tim had planned prior to the party.
Agony
Great pain or suffering.
Ex: Jim had great agony do to the break-up.
Despise
To greatly dislike someone or something.
Ex: Some people despise homework.
Devious
Winding or roundabout; deceitful or tricky.
Ex: My little brother is devious.
Interfere
Something from happening; to get into the way of something.
Ex: In a football game, I interfered with a pass on 3rd down.
Clanged
Made a loud ringing sound.
Ex: The bell clanged when I hit it.
Wails
Loud cries of sadness.
Ex: I heard wails from my brothers room.
Riveting
Exciting.
Ex: When our football team won our game, it was very riveting.
Disposed of
Gotten rid of.
Ex: I disposed of the trash.
Decree
An official order given by a leader.
Ex: My dad decreed me to clean the kitchen.
Beloved
Someone who is loved romantically by someone else.
Ex: My dad is beloved with my mom.
Anguished
Suffering from pain and sadness.
Ex: I was anguished when my dog, Reggie, died.
Deliberation
Careful decision making.
Ex: I had a deliberating decision.