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20 Cards in this Set
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disdain |
a feeling that someone or something is bad, worthless, or low; scorn or contempt |
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disdain |
to strongly dislike or disapprove of (someone or something) |
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dismal |
showing or causing unhappiness or sad feelings; very bad |
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dispel |
to cause to disappear;drive away; disperse |
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egregious |
very bad and easily noticed |
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ember |
glowing piece of burning wood or coal |
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emerge |
to become visible or known |
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engross |
to occupy the complete attention of someone; absorb |
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exasperation |
a state of anger,impatience, or great irritation |
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exhilarate |
to cause someone to feel very happy; elated |
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falter |
to procede or continue in an unsteady or weakening manner |
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foresight |
the ability to imagine what is likely to happen in the future |
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furtive |
done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed; sneaky |
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grueling |
physically or mentally exhausted |
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gusto |
great enjoyment; zest |
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hasten |
to cause (something)to happen more quickly |
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havoc |
very great destructionor disorder |
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headway |
progress toward adestination or goal |
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illuminate |
to provide with lightor cast light on someone or something |
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impending |
about to happen |
