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20 Cards in this Set
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abduct
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to kidnap, carry off by force
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ambiguous
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not clear; having two or more possible meanings
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balk
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to stop short and refuse to go on; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening (n) (in baseball) an illegal motion made by the pitcher
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compact
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closely and firmly packed together; small (v) to squeeze together (n) an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car
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confer
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to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor
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earmark
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to set aside for a special purpose; to mark an animal's ear for identification; (n) an identifying mark or feature
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frigid
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extremely col; lacking in warmth or feeling
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implement
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an instrument, tool: (v) to put into effect
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incalculable
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too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain
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indisputable
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beyong question or argument, definitely true
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intensive
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thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated
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maneuver
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a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme
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sabotage
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an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly
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scant
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not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount
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stealthy
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done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded
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strapping
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tall, strong, and healthy
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strident
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harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding
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thrive
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to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions
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titanc
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of enormoussize, strength, power or scope
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valiant
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possessing or acting with bravery or boldness
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