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15 Cards in this Set
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imploringly |
to ask or beg for (something) in a very serious or emotional way |
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doggedly |
having or showing the attitude of a person who wants to do or get something and will not stop trying : stubborn and determined |
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sullenly |
used to describe an angry or unhappy person who does not want to talk, smile, etc. |
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elude |
to fail to be understood or remembered by (someone) |
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vital |
extremely important |
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indignant |
feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong |
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jolt |
to surprise or shock (someone) |
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bleak |
not hopeful or encouraging |
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drawl |
to speak slowly with vowel sounds that are longer than usual |
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brawn |
muscular strength — usually used to compare physical strength to intelligence |
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aghast |
shocked and upset |
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exploits |
an exciting act or action |
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contemptuously |
feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval |
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divert |
to take (attention) away from someone or something |
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reluctantly |
feeling or showing doubt about doing something : not willing or eager to do something |
