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21 Cards in this Set
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(of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely. |
engulf |
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(of an animal, typically a bird or fish) move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons. |
migrate |
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resembling a ghost |
ghastly |
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horrible to the senses, repulsive |
ghastly |
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to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way |
falteringly |
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a formal word for house |
habitation |
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about to happen |
about to happen |
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an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument, typically a symptom of mental disorder. |
delusion |
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to move from one place to another |
convey |
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a number of people or things sharing a specified characteristic and following one after the other. |
succession |
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calm, confident, and in control of one's feelings; composed. |
self-possessed |
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done in a pleasant, good-natured way |
amiably |
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to turn away (one's eyes or thoughts); prevent or ward off |
avert |
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having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain. |
avaricious |
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(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate. |
presumptuous |
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v. regard something as being caused by (someone or something). n. a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something. |
attribute |
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speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner. |
maligned |
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unable to be heard. |
inaudible |
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done in a hesitating or doubting way |
dubiously |
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lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. |
apathy |
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commonplace; unromantic. |
prosaic |
