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15 Cards in this Set
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Agitate
-verb (aj-i-teyt) |
1.To move or force into violent irregular action
S-disturb, annoy, distract A-calm, quiet, still |
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Embezzle
-verb (em-bez-uhl) |
1.To appropriate fraudelently to one's own use
S-defalcate, peculate, misappropriate A- |
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Nutrient
-noun (nue-tree-int) |
1.A source of nourishment, especially a nourishing ingredient in a food.
S- food, nutriment, fiber A-water, candy |
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Apprehensive
-adjective (ap-ri-hen-siv) |
1. Uneasy or fearful about something that might happen
S-hard, scared, afraid A-calm, nonconcerned, doubtless |
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Equine
-adjective (e-kwine) |
1.Of, relating to, or characteristic of a horse
S-equip, equate, equakl A-human |
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Opportune
-adjective (op-er-toon) |
1.Suited or right for a particular purpose
S-appropriate, convenient, favorable A-unappropriate,inconvenient, unfavorable |
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Asset
-noun (Ass-et) |
1.A useful or valuable quality, person, or thing; an advantage or resource
S-benefit, useful, resource A-plus |
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Wrest
-verb (rest) |
1.To obtain by or as if by pulling with violent twisting movements
S-hard, rough, turn A-soft, gentle, straight |
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Ferret
-noun (fehr-it) |
1.A weasellike, usually albino mammal
S-animal, weasel A-human, rat, amphibian |
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Pastoral
-adjective (pas-ter-el) |
1.Of or relating to shepherds or herders
S-agarian, bucolic, countrified A- agitated, bustling, urban |
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Camouflage
Cam-o-flaz Noun |
The method or result of concealing personnel or equipment from an enemy by making them appear to be part of the natural surroundings.
S- camo A- rainbow colors |
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Glower
Gl- ow- r Verb |
To look or stare angrily or sullenly.
S- frown, glare, scowl A- smiling |
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Rhetoric
Re- tor- ic Noun |
The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively.
S- eloquence, oratory A- sloppy |
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Canter
Can-tr Noun |
A smooth gait, especially of a horse, that is slower than a gallop but faster than a trot.
S- beggar, drive, go A- gallop, trot |
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Infirm
In-fur-m Adj. |
Weak in body, especially from old age or disease; feeble.
S- ailing, debilitated, decrepit A- healthy |
