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14 Cards in this Set
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Aptitude n. |
the ability to learn or understand something quickly |
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Defiance n. |
the act of openly resisting an opposing force or authority |
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Destination n. |
the place to which a person or thing is going or is sent |
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Furtive adj. |
done in a way that's intended not to be noticed; sneaky |
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Gusto n. |
great enjoyment; zest |
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Headway n. |
progress toward a destination or goal |
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Kindle v. |
to build or start a fire; to excite a feeling |
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Misgivings n. |
feeling of doubt or concern |
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Momentum n. |
a measurement of motion equal to a products mass and velocity. Any change in speed or directions changes the momentum |
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Persistent adj. |
refusing to give up or stop; continuing despite difficulties |
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Scurry v. |
to move with light running steps; scamper |
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Serenity n. |
the quality of being calm, peaceful, or untroubled |
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Swarm n. |
a large number of insects or other small creatures (especially when in motion) |
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Weather v. |
to weather away or change, as in color or surface texture, due to wind, rain, or other conditions of the atmosphere |
