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14 Cards in this Set
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Aptitude |
n. the ability to learn or understand something quickly
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Defiance |
n. the act of openly resisting an opposing force or authority
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Destination |
n. the place to which a person or thing is going or is sent
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Furtive |
adj. done in a way that’s intended not to be noticed; sneaky.
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Gusto |
n. great enjoyment; zest
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Headway |
n. progress toward a destination or goal
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Kindle |
v. to build or start a fire; to excite a feeling
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Misgivings |
plural n. feeling of doubt or concern
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Momentum |
n. a measurement of motion equal to a products mass and velocity. Any change in speed or directionschanges the momentum
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Persistent |
adj. refusing to give up or stop; continuing despite difficulties
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Scurry |
v. to move with light running steps; scamper
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Serenity |
v. to move with light running steps; scamper
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Swarm |
n. a large number of insects or other small creatures (especially when in motion)
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Weather |
v. to wear away or change, as in color or surface texture, due to wind, rain, orother conditions of the atmosphere
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