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14 Cards in this Set
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barricade |
n. astructure set up to block the passage of an enemy or opponent
v. to block anopening or passage with an obstacle or barrier |
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diminish |
v. to make or become smalleror less; reduce or decrease
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disdain |
n. a feelingthat someone or something is bad, worthless, or low
v. to have or show this feeling aboutsomeone or something |
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egregious |
adj. wellbeyond the bounds of what is right or proper; outrageous
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habitation |
n. a place in which tolive; a residence
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hasten |
v. to move or act swiftly;hurry. To cause something to happen more
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illuminate |
v. toprovide with light or cast light on someone or something
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meticulous |
adj.showing great concern for details; extremely careful or precise
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outlandish |
adj. unconventional;strange
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potential |
n. theability to grow, develop, or improve
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repugnant |
adj.causing disgust; offensive or repulsive
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sabotage |
n. a deliberate and usuallysecret act that causes damage or hinders an activity
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unsightly |
adj. not pleasant to lookat; unattractive
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versatile |
adj. having varied uses orfunctions
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