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18 Cards in this Set
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Ad unfinitum
(Adv.) |
Endlessly
The servant was ad unfinitum doing chores for his master. |
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Apportion
(V.) |
To divide and give out in shares
The teacher apportion the snacks to the students. |
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Bona fide
(Adj.) |
Genuine; sincere
The waiter had a bona fida apology for her mistake. |
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Buoyant
(Adj.) |
Cheerful, hopeful
The child has a buoyant outlook despite the negatives. |
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Clique
(N.) |
A small exclusive group of people
High school is know for cliques. |
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Concede
(V.) |
To admit as true; to yield, submit
The president refused to concede the election. |
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Congenial
(Adj.) |
Getting on well with others
She is better known as Mrs. Congeniality. |
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Lofty
(Adj.) |
Very high, noble
The mountains were lofty and in the clouds. |
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Migration
(N.) |
A movement from one country to another
The birds participate in migration every year. |
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Prelude
(N.) |
An introduction
The books prelude made me want to read the entire book. |
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Rancid
(Adj.) |
Stale, Spoil
My friend rancid the ending of the movie. |
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Rustic
(N.) |
One who lives in the country
We meet a rustic when we traveled to Kentucky. |
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Sever
(V.) |
To separate, divide into parts
I like to sever my food before eating it. |
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Untenable
(Adj.) |
Not capable of being held or defend
The running back was untenable while running the ball. |
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Versatile
(Adj.) |
Able to do many things well
The college athlete was very versatile in his skill set. |
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Vindicate
(V.) |
To clear from hint or charge of wrong doing
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Wane
(V.) |
To loose size, strength, power
The king wane his thrown after being over thrown. |
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Sordid
(Adj.) |
Wretchedly poor, run down
The depression made all the citizens sordid people. |
