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10 Cards in this Set
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imploringly
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in a pleading, begging manner When my coach told me that I could not be part of the elite ice hockey team, I imploringly asked if he could at least consider it.
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sullenly
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in a gloomy, silent, surly way Sarah's face was sullen when she found out about her below average grade.
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hue
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color, especially a tint or shade Whenever it is fall, the leaves on my Maple tree take on a purple hue.
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subside
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to sink back or down; become lower Whenever it rains, I watch the rain drops subside.
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elude
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to escape understanding; baffle As hard as he tried, success always seemed to elude him.
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wistfully
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longingly; in a wishful manner As much as Bob enjoyed his youth, he sonmetimes found himself wistfully thinking about his lost oppertunities.
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doggedly
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in a stubborn or persistent way As much as I doggedly told Janie that faries existed, she was incredulous.
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conviction
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a strong belief Since I wanted independence from Britain, I protested with conviction.
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detached
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uninvolved; indifferent, disinterested When Mr. Loogie told the class to to turn and talk with their groups, Lanny seemed detached from the rest of the group because she was looking the other way.
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racking
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agonizing, tormenting When the teacher asked a trick question, Leela racked her brain to see if she could answer it.
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