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20 Cards in this Set
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adhere
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(V) to stick to, remain attached
S cling, hold fast A unfasten |
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affirm
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(V) to declare to be true, state positively
S assert, ratify A deny |
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atocity
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(N) an extremely wicked, brutal, or crul act
S outrage, enormity, monstrosity A kindness |
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audition
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(N) a trial hearing for a performer
S tryout, screen test |
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Cope
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(V) to struggle successfully against; to prove to be a match for
S make do, manage, get along |
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deter
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(V) to discourage, scare off
A encourage |
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disquieting
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(ADJ) causing uneasiness or worry
S troubleing, disturbing, alarming A calming |
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empower
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(V) to give power or authority to
S authorize, licence A forbid |
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fluent
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(ADJ) speaking or writing easily and smoothly, flowing gracefully
S eloquent, articulate, glib A halting |
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lag
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(V) to move slowly or fall behind; to bring up the rear
S trail, straggle A keep up |
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mangle
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(V) to injure very seriously by cutting, tearing, crushing
S damage, mutilate, butcher |
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misapprehension
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(N) a wrong idea, misunderstanding
S misconception |
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optimist
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(N) one who expectes things to turn out for the best
S pessimist, prophet of doom |
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Prowl
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(V) to roam about stealthily in search of somthing
S rove, skulk, slink |
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stupefy
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(V) to make stupid, dull, or groggy
S stun, daze, shock A awaken |
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sulky
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(ADJ) in bad or nasty mood, resentful
S grouchy, sullen, peevish |
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supplement
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(N) something added to complete a thing or make up for a lack
S addition, extension |
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surge
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(V) to have a heavy, violent, swelling motion
S flood rush, bursh, gush |
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trait
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(N) a quality or characteristic
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unscrupulous
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(ADJ) dishonest; not guided or controlled by moral principles
S crooked, corrupt, shady A fair |
