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20 Cards in this Set
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allot
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v. give as a share or portion
assign, allocate, apportion |
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appropriate
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v. take without permission for ones own use
seize, annex |
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dialogue
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n. exchange of ideas
conversation, discussion. chat |
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dispensable
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adj. capable of being done without
nonessential, unimportant |
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eliminate
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v. get ride of
remove, exclude |
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entice
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v. lead on by exciting home or desire
tempt, lure, inveigle |
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expedite
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v. speed up the process of
hasten, accelerate |
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fracas
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n. noisy, disorderly distrubance or fight
altercation, brawl, row |
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frugal
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adj. avoiding waste, not spending unnesessarily
sparing, economical, thrifty |
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function
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n. action proper to a person or thing
purpose, duty, role |
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irate
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adj. arising from or characterized by anger
enraged, furious |
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lackluster
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adj. lacking brilliance or vitality
dull, uninspired, mediocre |
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mimic
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n. one who mimics or imitates
imitator, impersonator |
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omnipotent
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adj. having unlimited or ver great power or authority
all powerful, almighty |
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quandary
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n. state of uncertainty as to what to do
dilemma, predicament |
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ravenous
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adj. extremely eager for food
famished, voracious |
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slacken
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v. make less active, slow up
relax, untighten, moderate |
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unnerve
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v. cause to lose courage or confidence
upset, fluster, disconcert |
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urgent
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adj. requiring immediate attention
pressing, compelling, grave |
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vulnerable
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adj. open to attack, injury, or damage
assailable, exposed |
