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20 Cards in this Set
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prominence |
the condition of being immediately noticeable or recognizable |
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adjourn |
suspend to or until another place and/or time |
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ovation |
enthusiastic,prolonged applause |
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decoy |
something or someone used to lure or mislead another into a trap |
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dilapidated |
ruined or decayed from age,wear,or neglect |
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fumigated |
subjected to smoke or fumes,usually to exterminate bugs |
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saturating |
soaking thoroughly and completely |
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liable |
legally obligated |
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unison |
corresponding exactly and occurring simultaneously |
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scarce |
uncommonly or infrequently found or seen |
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archenemy |
chief or main enemy |
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reverence |
feeling or attitude of deep respect |
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subdued |
quiet;repressed; controlled |
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vulnerable |
capable of being wounded or hurt |
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insolently |
in a way that is boldly rude or disrespectful |
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billowing |
moving (usually upward or outward) in a rolling, swelling motion |
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contort |
twist into a strange shape or expression |
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pried |
separated or moved something with great difficulty |
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intently |
with great concentration or with eager attention |
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capsizing |
turning or flipping over |