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10 Cards in this Set
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succor
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relief or assistance
Doctors provide succor to their patients. |
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fowl
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a bird
The fowl of choice for Thanksgiving is turkey. |
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runt
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undersized
The runt of a litter is the smallest one. |
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prevail
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to overcome
Our team prevailed over the opposing team. |
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fervor
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zeal or earnestness
Ralph has fervor for his new job. |
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wad
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a small mass.
Joe fond a small wad of lint in his pocket. |
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avert
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to turn away.
We all agreed to avert our eyes when the scary part of the movie appeared. |
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zigzag
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to approach indirectly
The car zigzagged its way up the crooked hill. |
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whimsical
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erratic behavior
Children's stories often have whimsical plots. |
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scamper
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to go hastily (fast)
The football player scampered his way to the touchdown. |
