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10 Cards in this Set
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ELECTIVE (noun) |
An optional study; a course that a student may select from among alternatives.
The boy chose physics as his extra elective. |
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CONVICTION (noun) |
A strong belief.
Amanda had a conviction that she would get 100 on her math test. |
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QUIVER (verb) |
To shake with a slight rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble.
The little boy started to quiver as his parents stomped up the stairs to his room. |
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BLUFF (adjective) |
Good-naturedly direct, blunt, or frank; heartily outspoken.
He started to bluff during the game of cards so no one would know he had a good hand. |
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SCOWLED (verb) |
To draw down or contact the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner.
The man scowled at the woman and told her he'd get revenge. |
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PORTLY (adjective) |
Rather heavy or fat; stout; corpulent.
The portly conductor had a hard time walking/fitting though the aisles. |
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LINGER (verb) |
To remain or stay on in a place longer that is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave.
Instead of going to class, Sarah lingered in the cafeteria. |
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SHEEPISHLY (adjective) |
Embarrassed.
John sheepishly answered the question incorrectly. |
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FEROCITY (noun) |
A ferocious quality or state; salvage fierceness.
Bobs ferocity started too scare the little children. |
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TRUDGE (verb) |
To walk, especially laboriously or wearily.
Matthew trudged though the halls after getting his grade in math.
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