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