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20 Cards in this Set
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Wrangle
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(v.) To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd; (n.) a noisy quarrel
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Hover
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To float or hang suspend over: to move back and forth uncertainly and over or around.
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Jostle
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To make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing ; to bump , shove,brush against; to compete for.
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Laggard
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(n.) A person who moves slowly or falls behind. (adj.) Falling behind ; slow to move; act, or respond.
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Servile
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of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant, menial; lacking sprit or independence, abjectly submissive.
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Plaudits
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Applause; enthusiastic priase or approval
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Preclude
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To amke impossible, prevent, shut out
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Revert
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To return, go back
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Rubble
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Broken stones or bricks ; ruins
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Vigil
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A watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention.
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Adage
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(Noun)-A proverb, Wise Saying
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Bonanza
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(Noun)- A rich mass of ore ina mine or something very valueable or rewarding, a source of wealth or property, a very large amount, sudden profit or gain.
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Churlish
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Lacking Politeness or good manners; Lacking sensitivity; Difficult to work with or deal: Rude.
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Citiadel
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A fortress that over looks and protects a city; Any strong or commanding place
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Collaborate
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To work with: Work together
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Decree
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(N) AN order having the force of law. (V) To issue such order: To command firmly and forcefully.
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Discordant
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Disagreeable in sound, jarring: lacking in harmony, conflicting
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Evolve
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To develop gradually: To rise to a higher level
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Excerpt
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(n.) A passage taken from a book, article,etc. (v.) To taka such a passage; to quote
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Grope
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To feel about hesitantly with the hands. To search blindly and uncertainly.
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