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20 Cards in this Set
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authorize
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to approve or permit; to give power or authority to
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culprit
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a person who has committed a crime or is guilty of some misconduct; an offender
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dawdle
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to waste time; to be idle; to spend more time in doing something than is necessary
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dissect
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to cut apart in preparation for scientific study; to analyze with great care
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expend
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to pay out; spend; to use up
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fatality
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an event resulting in death; an accidental death
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gullible
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easily fooled; tricked, or cheated
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illicit
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not permitted, unlawful, improper
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immerse
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to plunge or dip into fluid; to involve deeply
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inflammatory
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causing excitment or anger; leading to violence or disorder
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memorandum
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anote to aid one's memory; an informal note or report
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pathetic
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marked by strong emotion, especially pity and sorrow; able to move people emotionally: woefully inadequate
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persevere
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to keep doing something in spite of difficulties; to refuse to quit even when the going is tough
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prevaricate
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to lie; tell an untruth; to mislead on purpose
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quash
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to crush, put down completely
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relish
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enjoyment or satisfaction; something that adds a pleasing flavor
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reminisce
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to recall one's past thought, feelings, or experiences
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scour
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to clean or polish by hand rubbing; to examine with great care; to move about quickly in search of
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tribute
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something done or given to show thanks or respect; a payment
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writhe
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to make twisting or turning movements in a way that suggests pain or struggle
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