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20 Cards in this Set
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adequate |
(adjective) sufficient, enough |
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ajar |
(adjective, adverb) partly open |
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dialogue |
(noun) a conversation between two or more people; an interchange of opinions and ideas, free discussion |
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emblem |
(noun) a symbol, sign, token |
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gigantic |
(adjective) huge, giant, immense |
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havoc |
(noun) very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder |
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hearth |
(noun) the floor of a fireplace; the fireside as a symbol of the home and family |
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implore |
(verb) to beg earnestly for |
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infamous |
(adjective) very wicked; disgraceful, shameful |
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innumerable |
(adjective) too many to count, without number |
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lax |
(adjective) not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense, relaxed |
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mar |
(verb) to spoil, damage, injure |
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misdemeanor |
(noun) a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct |
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mull |
(verb) to think about, ponder; to grind or mix; to heat and flavor with spices |
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narrative |
(noun) a story, detailed report; (adjective) having the quality or the nature of a story |
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overture |
(noun) an opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part |
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pact |
(noun) an agreement, treaty |
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stalemate |
(noun) a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible; (verb) to bring to a standstill |
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vindictive |
(adjective) bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge |
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wilt |
(verb) to become limp and drooping (as a flower), wither; to lose strength and vigor |
