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20 Cards in this Set
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claws |
talons |
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fly high |
soar |
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joy and happiness |
jubilation |
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a specific time or event |
occasion |
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to keep as is; save as is |
preserve |
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to make light; to make clear or clarify |
illuminate |
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to stop at a certain point |
intercept |
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to chop off |
sever |
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hot and humid |
tropical |
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a steep canyon |
gorge |
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The hawk______________ high above the trees. |
soared |
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I went shopping to buy a special outfit for the _______________________. |
occasion |
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The river crashed over the steep cliff and down through the __________________. |
gorge |
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My friend lives on a __________________ island. He loves the hot, humid climate. |
tropical |
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The thieves _____________________ the wires for the security system so that it would not sound as they broke into the building. |
severed |
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The quarterback had to be careful where he threw the ball or the other team would _____________ it. |
intercept |
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Christmas lights_______________the entire neigborhood. It was beautiful. |
illuminated |
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The students showed their _____________________ over the success of there project by dancing, singing, and cheering. |
jubilation |
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Many brides use a special container to _______________ their wedding dress after the wedding. |
preserve |
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The eagle held the fish in his ______________ as he flew over the water. |
talons |
