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20 Cards in this Set
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noun
a passage taken from a book, article. atc. verb to take such a passage to quote |
excerpt
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verb
to feel aobut hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly |
grope
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verb
to float or hang suspended over;to move back and forth uncertainly over or around |
hover
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verb
to make or force ones way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, shove, brush against; to compete for |
jostle
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noun
a personwho moves slowly or falls behid adjective falling behind,; slow to move, act, or respond |
laggard
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noun and plural noun
applause;entusiastic praise or approval |
plaudits
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verb
to make impossible, prevent, shut out |
preclude
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verb
to return, go back |
revert
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noun
broken down stones or bricks; ruins |
rubble
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verb
to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way;to obtain by arguement;to herd noun a noisy quarrel |
wrangle
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adjective
of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or sevant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive |
serville
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noun
a watch, especially at night;any period of wathful attention |
vigil
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noun
a proverb, wise saying |
adage
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noun
a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain |
bonanza
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adjective
lacking politness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude |
churlish
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noun
a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or comanding place |
citadel
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verb
to work with, work together |
collaborate
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noun
an order having a force of law verb to issue such an order; to command firmly or fourcefully |
decree
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adjective
disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony, conflicting |
discordant
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verb
to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level |
evolve
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