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20 Cards in this Set
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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 in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a sudden wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; a sudden profit or gain
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Churlish
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Lascking politeness or good manners,
Lacking sensitivity, difficult to work with, difficult to deal with |
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Citadel
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a fortress that overlooks a city, any strong or commanding place
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Collaborate
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to work with, to work together
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decree
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N. An order having the force of law.
V. To issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully |
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discordant
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Adj. Disagreeable in sound, jarring, lacking in harmony, conflicting
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evolve
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V. 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 take such a passage; to quote |
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grope
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V. To feel hesitintly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly
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hover
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V. To float or hang suspended over; to move back and forthuncertainly over and around
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jostle
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V. 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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Plaudits
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N. Apllause; enthusiastic praise or approval
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Preclude
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V.To make impossible, prevent, shut out
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Revert
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V. To return, go back
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Rubble
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N. Broken sone or bricks; ruins
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servile
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Adj. Of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or servant, menial; Lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive
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Vigil
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N. A watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention
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Wrangle
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V. To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by arguement; to herd
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