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20 Cards in this Set
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abduct
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to kidnap carry off with force
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ambiguous
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not clear having two or more meanings
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Balk
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to stop short and refuse to go on to refuse abruptly to prevent from happening an illegal motion made by a pitcher
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compact
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closely and firmly packed together small to squeeze together an agreement between parties a small case containing a mirror and face powder a small car
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confer
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to consult talk over exchange opinions to present as a gift favor or honor
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earmark
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to set aside for a special purpose to mark an animals ear for identification an identifying mark or feature
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frigid
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extremely cold lacking in warmth or feeling
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implement
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an instrument tool to be put into effect
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incalculable
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too great too be counted unpredictable uncertain
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indisputable
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beyond question or argument definitely true
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intensive
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thorough deep showing with great effort concentrated
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maneuver
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a planned movement a skillful plan a scheme to perform or carry out such a planned movement
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sabotage
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an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly to take such destructive action
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scant
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not enough barely enough marked by a small or insufficient amount
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stealthy
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done in a way so as not to be seen or observed sneaky underhanded
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strapping
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tall strong healthy
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strident
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harsh shrill unpleasant sounding
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thrive
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to grow vigorously to grow in wealth and possessions
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titanic
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of enormous size strength power scope
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valiant
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possessing or acting with bravery or boldness
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