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20 Cards in this Set
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agile
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1. Able to move quickly and easily
2. Mentally alert, sharp |
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dawdle
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to take more time than necessary, to move slowly
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distort
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1. To change something so as to make it less true, to misrepresent
2. to twist out of the usual shape |
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itinerary
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the route for a journey
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mobilize
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1. To prepare or to organize for a purpose
2. To prepare for a fight or war |
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modify
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To change or adjust, to alter
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quiver
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To tremble or shake
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recede
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To go back, to retreat, to move away
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supplant
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To replace
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traverse
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To travel or pass across, over, or through
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belittle
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To make a person or thing to seem unimportant or without value.
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envelop
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To wrap within; to surround entirely.
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exploit
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1. To use to the greatest possible advantage.
2. To make use of selfishly and unfairly. 3. An exciting or heroic adventure or deed. |
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facilitate
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To make easier or to help along; to assist.
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forsake
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To abandon; to give something up.
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impair
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To make worse; to damage.
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inflict
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To cause pain; to do something unpleasant or punishing.
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inhumane
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Brutal; cruel; lacking kindness and pity.
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rehabilitate
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To restore to a healthy or good condition.
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rejuvenate
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To make young or vigorous again.
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