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20 Cards in this Set
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agitation |
a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm |
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blurt |
to say suddenly or without thinking |
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chronological |
arranged in order of time of occurrence |
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countenance |
a face, facial expression; to tolerate or approve |
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diminish |
to make or become smaller, reduce in size |
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enchant |
to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell |
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fluctuate |
to change continually; to move up and down |
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foster |
to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage; in the same family but not related by birth |
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grovel |
to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy |
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handicraft |
work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill |
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hilarious |
extremely funny, causing loud amusement |
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ignite |
to set on fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite |
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magnitude |
the great size or importance of something |
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massive |
large and heavy; great in size or scope |
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maternal |
of or like a mother |
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pall |
to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome; a dark covering, something that conceals |
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reputable |
well thought of, having a good reputation |
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revere |
to love and respect deeply, honor greatly |
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saga |
a narrative of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account |
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stodgy |
dull, boring; old-fashioned, hidebound; lumpy, thick |
